The Establishment of Core Competencies for Canadian Genetic Counsellors: Validation of Practice Based Competencies

Ferrier, Raechel A.; Connolly-Wilson, Mary; Fitzpatrick, Jennifer; Grewal, Sonya; Robb, Laura; Rutberg, Julie; Lilley, Margaret

doi:10.1007/s10897-013-9651-x

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“…Certifications of national associations, such as those provided by the CAGC and the ABGC, are equally important to guarantee the proper provision of genetic services by qualified healthcare providers. Indeed, standards defining training, practice, and registration requirements for genetic counselors have been developed in Canada by the CAGC and in the US by the ABGC (Ferrier et al, 2013). Core competencies for genetic counselors have also been defined in Europe (Ferrier et al, 2013;Paneque et al, 2016) and Australia (Sahhar et al, 2005).…”

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“…Indeed, standards defining training, practice, and registration requirements for genetic counselors have been developed in Canada by the CAGC and in the US by the ABGC (Ferrier et al, 2013). Core competencies for genetic counselors have also been defined in Europe (Ferrier et al, 2013;Paneque et al, 2016) and Australia (Sahhar et al, 2005). The adoption of practice standards can harmonize the differences between countries in genetic counseling education and practice (Ferrier et al, 2013;Paneque et al, 2016).…”

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The Provision of Genetic Testing and Related Services in Quebec, Canada

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Background: Research in the field of genomics and genetics has evolved in recent years and so has the demand of consumers who are increasingly interested in genomic prediction of diseases and various traits. The aim of this study is to identify genetic service delivery models, policies governing the use of genomics medicine, and measures to evaluate genetic services in the province of Quebec, Canada. Methods: An ad hoc questionnaire was designed and administered online in 2017 to healthcare workers with good knowledge or experience in the provision of BReast CAncer genes 1 and 2 (BRCA1/2), Lynch syndrome, familial hypercholesterolemia, inherited thrombophilia genetic tests, engaged in policy planning or evaluation of genetic services. A quali-quantitative analysis of the survey results was performed. Results: Thirty professionals participated in the study. The delivery models are classified in five categories according to the leading role of healthcare professionals in patient care pathways: i) the geneticist model; ii) the primary care model; iii) the medical specialist model; iv) the population screening program model; and v) the direct-to-consumer model. Barriers to genetic services are the coverage of genetic tests by the publicly funded healthcare system, the availability of qualified personnel, and the number of genetic centers. Regulatory oversight concerning the provision of genetic services appears to be insufficient. Conclusions: Integration between genetics and the overall healthcare system in Quebec is in an early phase. Current models of genetic services require good level of genetic knowledge by all medical specialists, collaboration among different healthcare personnel, and work redistribution. The proper implementation of genomics into healthcare can be achieved through education and training, proper regulatory oversight, genomic policies, and public awareness.

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The Provision of Genetic Testing and Related Services in Quebec, Canada

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“…This will allow for greater professional recognition and delineation of career progression pathways. Core skills and competencies have been developed for genetic counselors working in Australasia (Sahhar et al 2013;Sahhar et al 2005), Canada (Ferrier et al 2013), Europe (Skirton et al 2010) and the United States (NSGC n.d.). As such, it is also important to assess the current roles of genetic counselors working in the Asia Pacific to ensure training programs establishes the minimum set of didactic and clinical training standards.…”

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A Report on Ten Asia Pacific Countries on Current Status and Future Directions of the Genetic Counseling Profession: The Establishment of the Professional Society of Genetic Counselors in Asia

Laurino

Leppig

Abad

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Journal of Genetic Counseling

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The Professional Society of Genetic Counselors in Asia (PSGCA) was recently established as a special interest group of the Asia Pacific Society of Human Genetics. Fostering partnerships across the globe, the PSGCA's vision is to be the lead organization that advances and mainstreams the genetic counseling profession in Asia and ensures individuals have access to genetic counseling services. Its mission is to promote quality genetic counseling services in the region by enhancing practice and curricular standards, research and continuing education. The PSGCA was formally launched during the Genetic Counseling Pre-Conference Workshop held at the 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Human Genetics in Hanoi, Viet Nam, September 16, 2015. The pre-conference workshop provided an opportunity for medical geneticists and genetic counselors from across 10 Asia Pacific countries to learn about the varied genetic counseling practices and strategies for genetic counseling training. This paper provides an overview of the current status and challenges in these countries, and proposed course of unified actions for the future of the genetic counseling profession.

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“…The pilot training program and experiences of the process provides a foundation for the group to develop a toolkit for designing and implementing training for other healthcare workers and possibly offering tailored modules across different professions to reflect the multidisciplinary approach in healthcare systems. Unlike other continents/ countries such as Europe (Paneque et al, 2016), Australia (McEwen et al, 2013), and Canada (Ferrier et al, 2013) where bodies have been established to standardize the genetic counseling competencies, where genetic counselors and genetic nurses can register/be certified, most countries in Africa do not yet have certification or registration systems or guidelines to advise on training and practice standards for genomic medicine. The AGMT initiative provides a unique opportunity to be a springboard for development by partnering with existing professional bodies, and by extending training activities to other healthcare professionals.…”

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The African Genomic Medicine Training Initiative (AGMT): Showcasing a Community and Framework Driven Genomic Medicine Training for Nurses in Africa

Nembaware

Mulder

2019

Front. Genet.

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The potential of genomic medicine in improving the quality of healthcare both at population and individual-level is well-recognized globally. However, successful adoption of genetic and genomic evidence into clinical practice depends on training the healthcare workforce and clinical researchers in genomic medicine. Due to limited expertise in the medical genetics and genomics field, widespread uptake largely depends on task-shifting for the implementation of genomic medicine implementation to key healthcare professionals such as nurses. Their knowledge would be developed through courses aimed at professional development. Globally, trainers, and training initiatives in genomic medicine are in early stages of development, but resource limited settings such as the African continent face additional logistical and institutional challenges. The African Genomic Medicine Training (AGMT) Initiative was conceived during a combined conference of the African Society of Human Genetics (AfSHG) and the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Consortium (H3Africa) in 2016, Senegal, in response to the needs for developing knowledge and skills in genomic medicine. AGMT was established to implement a sustainable genomic medicine training initiative primarily for healthcare professionals who are not geneticists but are nurses, doctors, and pharmacists in Africa. This paper reports on the establishment of the AGMT initiative and the strategies developed and piloted by this initiative in designing and implementing an accredited frame-work and community-based blended learning course for nurses across 11 African countries. The global implementation experiences, outcomes and lessons learnt are highlighted. The AGMT initiative strategy takes advantage of existing research consortia and networks to train and create a pool of trainers and has adopted evidence-based approaches to guide curriculum and content development/adaptation. This initiative established the first Africa-wide online blended learning genomic medicine course which forms the basis from which to develop courses for other healthcare professionals and the wider public.

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The Establishment of Core Competencies for Canadian Genetic Counsellors: Validation of Practice Based Competencies

Cited by 16 publications

References 13 publications

The Provision of Genetic Testing and Related Services in Quebec, Canada

The Provision of Genetic Testing and Related Services in Quebec, Canada

A Report on Ten Asia Pacific Countries on Current Status and Future Directions of the Genetic Counseling Profession: The Establishment of the Professional Society of Genetic Counselors in Asia

The African Genomic Medicine Training Initiative (AGMT): Showcasing a Community and Framework Driven Genomic Medicine Training for Nurses in Africa

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