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Barriers To Expansion Of Supervision Networks At Genetic Counseling Training Programs, Jordan E. Berg
Barriers To Expansion Of Supervision Networks At Genetic Counseling Training Programs, Jordan E. Berg
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Job openings outpace new graduates due to exponential growth in genetic counseling, leading to a workforce shortage. Expanding training slots to meet this demand presumably is linked to the number of supervisors. Thus, there is a need to systematically review barriers to supervision. This study aimed to determine and compare barriers to expansion of supervision networks at genetic counseling training programs as perceived by current supervisors, non-supervisors, and Program Directors. Certified genetic counselors were recruited via National Society of Genetic Counselors e-blast with an invitation to complete an online survey; Program Directors were emailed personal letters of invitation. Twenty-three Program …
The Utilization Of Prenatal Microarray: A Survey Of Current Genetic Counseling Practices And Barriers, Leslie N. Durham, Leslie Durham
The Utilization Of Prenatal Microarray: A Survey Of Current Genetic Counseling Practices And Barriers, Leslie N. Durham, Leslie Durham
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Chromosomal microarray (CMA) assesses chromosome copy number variants (CNVs) missed by standard karyotyping. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends CMA for all patients with fetuses with an ultrasound anomaly and suggests that it be made available to all women undergoing invasive testing. In order to assess prenatal genetic counselors’ (GCs) practices regarding the utilization of CMA we conducted a survey of their current practices, attitudes, and perceived barriers. Of the 192 respondents, 183 (95%) have incorporated CMA into clinical practice with the majority (64%) believing that the benefits of CMA outweigh the harms. However, only half (52%) …