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1: Demonstrate and utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and principles.
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2: Integrate knowledge of psychosocial aspects of conditions with a genetic component to promote client well-being.
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3: Construct relevant, targeted and comprehensive personal and family histories and pedigrees.
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4: Identify, assess, facilitate, and integrate genetic testing options in genetic counseling practice.
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4a: Investigate the availability, analytic validity, clinical validity, and clinical utility of screening, diagnostic and predictive genetic/genomic tests.
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4b: Evaluate and assess laboratories and select the most appropriate laboratory and test based on the clinical situation.
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4c: Identify and discuss the potential benefits, risks, limitations and costs of genetic testing.
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4d: Coordinate and facilitate the ordering of appropriate genetic testing for the client.
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4e: Interpret the clinical implications of genetic test reports.
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5: Assess individuals' and their relatives' probability of conditions with a genetic component or carrier status based on their pedigree, test result(s), and other pertinent information.
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7: Critically assess genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information.