Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.
Pediatric Genetics: Teratology, Dysmorphology, and Developmental Delay
NURSING X 456.1
This course introduces students to the major genetic syndromes that appear in childhood, from their molecular, physical, and behavioral underpinnings to their risk factors, epidemiology, and public health implications.
Understand the core skills required in the practice of pediatric genetics
Learn basic principles of clinical diagnosis in pediatric genetics, such as taking a specialized history and physical
Learn how to construct a pedigree, explore genetic testing options, and provide genetic counseling
Understand the major genetic syndromes that appear in pediatric populations
Realize the public health impact of genetic syndromes
About this course:
This course introduces students to the major genetic syndromes that appear in childhood, from their molecular, physical, and behavioral underpinnings to their risk factors, epidemiology, and public health implications. Students also learn basic principles of clinical diagnosis in pediatric genetics, such as taking a specialized history and physical, constructing a pedigree, exploring genetic testing options, and providing genetic counseling. The course is intended for students preparing for a career in the health professions (e.g., medicine, dentistry, nursing, genetic counseling, psychology, public health) or for anyone with interest in the field.
Prerequisites
HLT POL X 456 Introduction to Pediatrics and Child Health, HLT POL X 452.2 Introduction to Clinical Medicine, HLT POL X 450 Clinical Genetics—Medical and Public Health Perspectives, or any general biology course.
Enrollment deadline: July 02, 2024 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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