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CDC Family Health History Tools

This website is created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help educate the public on the importance of knowing your family health history. Some resources provided are links to My Family Health Portrait, public services announcements, family health history fact sheet, and diseases, genetics and family history fact sheets.

Type Website
CME Available No
Topic Family History
Cost Free
Note Reference material; 2013
Date of Resource 201

Genomic Competencies

Experts from the disciplines listed below have tagged this resource as fulfulling genomic competencies.

Genetic Counselor
Genetic Counselor Map Reference

  • Genetics Expertise and Analysis
    • 3:   Construct relevant, targeted and comprehensive personal and family histories and pedigrees.
      • 3a:   Demonstrate proficiency in the use of pedigree symbols, standard notation, and nomenclature.
      • 3b:   Utilize interviewing skills to elicit a family history and pursue a relevant path of inquiry.
      • 3c:   Use active listening skills to formulate structured questions for the individual case depending on the reason for taking the family history and/or potential diagnoses.
      • 3d:   Elicit and assess pertinent information relating to medical, developmental, pregnancy and psychosocial histories.
      • 3e:   Extract pertinent information from available medical records.
  • Education
    • 14:   Effectively educate clients about a wide range of genetics and genomics information based on their needs, their characteristics and the circumstances of the encounter.
      • 14a:   Identify factors that affect the learning process such as intellectual ability, emotional state, socioeconomic factors, physical abilities, religious and cultural beliefs, motivation, language and educational background.
      • 14b:   Recognize and apply risk communication principles and theory to maximize client understanding.
      • 14c:   Communicate relevant genetic and genomic information to help clients understand and adapt to conditions or the risk of conditions and to engage in informed decision-making.
      • 14d:   Utilize a range of tools to enhance the learning encounter such as handouts, visual aids, and other educational technologies.
      • 14e:   Communicate both orally and in writing using a style and method that is clear and unambiguous.
      • 14f:   Present balanced descriptions of lived experiences of people with various conditions.
      • 14g:   Explain and address client concerns regarding genetic privacy and related protections.
      • 14h:   Employ strategies for successful communication when working with interpreters.

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