CEU: Bridging The Gap
The University of Pennsylvania, funded by the Warren Alpert Foundation, presents Bridging the Gap – A Clinical Genetic Counselor’s Guide to Molecular Diagnostics and Variant Interpretation. This ten-part series is designed to provide clinical genetic counselors with practical education on molecular diagnostics and variant interpretation.
This series will allow genetic counselors practicing in all settings to gain confidence and familiarity with molecular diagnostic methodology and tools and algorithms used for somatic and constitutional variant interpretation.
$35
Dates
Course available until November 6, 2025
Course Overview
This ten-part series is designed to provide practical education on molecular diagnostics and variant interpretation to clinical genetic counselors. This series will allow genetic counselors practicing in all settings to gain confidence and familiarity with molecular diagnostic methodology, tools, and algorithms used for somatic and constitutional variant interpretation, practical examination of clinical cases, and consideration of related topics such as genetic test utilization and equity in genetic testing.
Please find the instructions to complete the Bridging the Gap modules here.
CEU submissions to the NSGC for Genetic Counselors will take place quarterly until November 15, 2025
Target Audience
Specialties - Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics, Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD), Clinical Molecular Genetics and Genomics, Genetics, Medical Genetics and Genomics - Medical Biochemical Genetics, Medical Genetics and Genomics - Molecular Genetic Pathology, Preventative Medicine - Clinical Informatics - Professions - Genetic Counselors.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Examine molecular testing methods utilized in clinical genetic testing
- Explore tools and algorithms for somatic and constitutional variant interpretation
- Highlight the complexity of genetic testing through case studies, genetic test utilization, and discussion of access to genetic testing.
Accreditation
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized The University of Pennsylvania, funded by the Warren Alpert Foundation, to offer up to 1 CEUs or 10 Category 1 contact hours for the activity Bridging the Gap: A Clinical Genetic Counselor's Guide to Molecular Diagnostics and Variant Interpretation. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.
Read more about the course and register online here.