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This is a past event that took place on Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Primary Care Genomic Education Programme

  • Course starts Tuesday 28 March 2023, ends Friday 10 November 2023
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The NHS North Thames Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) is holding a series of training workshops for primary care staff to provide an overview of the GMS and explore its application within primary care. The programme consists of a series of three one-hour modules with time included for Q&As.

Aims

To provide an overview of the Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) and an opportunity to explore its application within primary care. 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

  • Outline the provision for genomic medicine now available and the future of the service
  • Describe what to look out for when patients present
  • Be aware of available risk assessment tools and their application
  • Know how to manage a patient requiring a genetic referral
  • Explain the current situation regarding Direct to Consumer Testing

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Sessions

Module 1 (March) (afternoon)

2pm, Tuesday 28 March 2023

  • Introduction to Genomics
  • Overview of red flags
  • Overview of the National Genomic Test Directory

 

Module 1 (April) (afternoon)

2pm, Wednesday 19 April 2023

  • Introduction to Genomics
  • Overview of red flags
  • Overview of the National Genomic Test Directory

 

Module 1 (May) (afternoon)

2pm, Tuesday 2 May 2023

  • Introduction to Genomics
  • Overview of red flags
  • Overview of the National Genomic Test Directory

 

Module 2 (May) (afternoon)

2pm, Thursday 18 May 2023

  • Explore familial cancer, in particular breast cancer and Lynch syndrome
  • An introduction to risk assessment tools

 

Module 2 (June) (afternoon)

2pm, Tuesday 27 June 2023

  • Explore familial cancer, in particular breast cancer and Lynch syndrome
  • An introduction to risk assessment tools

 

Module 2 (July) (afternoon)

2pm, Wednesday 12 July 2023

  • Explore familial cancer, in particular breast cancer and Lynch syndrome
  • An introduction to risk assessment tools

 

Module 3 (September) (afternoon)

2pm, Wednesday 13 September 2023

  • Introduction to Pharmacogenomics
  • How to respond to Direct To Consumer Testing

 

Module 3 (October) (afternoon)

2pm, Thursday 12 October 2023

  • Introduction to Pharmacogenomics
  • How to respond to Direct To Consumer Testing

 

Module 3 (November) (afternoon)

1pm, Friday 10 November 2023

  • Introduction to Pharmacogenomics
  • How to respond to Direct To Consumer Testing