Genomics: The study of all the elements of the human genome, their function and their interactions with the environment in relation to health and disease.
About This Module
This module is designed to assist practitioners in integrating knowledge and skills into professional practice and is available through the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Centers for Public Health Education and Outreach and the Midwest Center for Life-Long-Learning in Public Health (MCLPH). MCLPH is a Public Health Training Center supported in part by a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The development of these modules was also supported in part by the Minnesota Department of Health Genomics Project.
This course presents lectures from four national experts in the field of genomics: Timothy Baker, Toby Citrin, Karen Edwards, and William Toscano, Jr. as well as a panel discussion. This course was based on the event Genomics: The Connection to Public Health Practice held on November 4, 2004, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Module Objectives
Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Describe the overall knowledge of genomics and the applications of genomics in the public health field.
- Identify and access genomic resources and tools, including academic partnerships for public health practice.
- Identify practice opportunities for integrating genomics into public health practice and research.
- Discuss ethical, legal, social, and policy issues surrounding genomics and public health.
- Discuss the cultural challenges and varying perceptions of the value of genomics in the public health field.
Technical Requirements – Video
To watch the streaming video, your computer will need:
- an internet connection with a 56k modem or faster,
- sound card with speakers for audio portion of the course, and
- Real Player plug-in. If it isn't installed on your computer, download it free.
Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of completion with .5 CEUs (5.0 60-minute contact hours) participants are required to review each of the five lectures and the panel discussion:
- Introduction - Kristin Peterson Oehlke
- Keynote – Timothy Baker
- Speaker – Karen Edwards
- Speaker- Toby Citron
- Speaker – Bill Toscano
- Panel Discussion
In addition, each participant must take the post-test and pass with at least 70% correct. Upon successful completion of this module you will be able to print your own certificate.
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