Continuing Education

Genetics Technology Graduate Diploma Program - Courses

Semester 1 - Fall

CGGE111 Cytogenetics Theory & Techniques I

This course will provide the theory and hands-on experience of laboratory techniques currently used in diagnostic Cytogenetics laboratories. The student will acquire the knowledge, skills and techniques required to process bloods, amniotic fluid and solid tissue specimens from receipt to chromosome analysis.

CNGE111 Topics in Clinical Genetics I

This course is designed to provide an overview of topics and/or issues that are commonly encountered in the clinical setting. As the topics are explored by the Students, emphasis will be placed on how these topics relate to Genetic Technologists, making connections and covering aspects of each topic that are directly beneficial to the practice of the profession. The Students are not expected to cover these topics exhaustively; rather they are to decide within the scope of their topic what information is relevant in terms of its usefulness in their profession. Facilitators will be responsible for ensuring that all of the important and relevant information is covered under each topic and will also be responsible for guiding the activity week. Included in the activity week will be a number of different activities and/or scenarios of realistic situations that will allow the Students to apply their new body of knowledge by provoking them to think beyond the information they have been presented. The Facilitators will provide their own perspective to the discussion by sharing their own experiences, ultimately enabling the Students to expand their knowledge and enrich their experience.

MTGE110 Molecular Genetics Theory & Techniques I

This course will provide the theory and hands-on experience of molecular laboratory techniques currently used in molecular diagnostic laboratories. The student will acquire the knowledge, skills and techniques required to process whole blood, buffy coat, cultured cells, Guthrie spots and DNA specimens from receipt and molecular testing to analysis of results. Interpretation and troubleshooting will be stressed.

Semester 2 - Winter

CGGE120 Cytogenetics Theory & Techniques II

This course will provide a continuation of the theory and hands-on experience of laboratory techniques currently used in diagnostic Cytogenetics laboratories. The student will further apply the knowledge, skills and techniques required to process bloods, amniotic fluid and solid tissue specimens from receipt to chromosome analysis.

PPIS110 Professional Practice

This course was developed for individuals enrolled in their first year of study in an allied health field at The Michener Institute. The course will promote professional self-awareness within the student and enhance their professional communication skills. Personal exercises, on-line group discussions, journal writing and the development of a professional development plan will support lifelong learning and future career development. Learners will develop critical thinking skills through analysis of ethical theory and relevant case studies. Individuals who complete this course will have an appreciation for the legal and regulatory context within which they will be practicing.

MTGE121 Molecular Genetics Theory & Techniques II

This course will provide the theory and hands-on experience of molecular laboratory techniques currently used in molecular diagnostic laboratories. Interpretation and troubleshooting of test results will be stressed.

Semester 3 - Summer

CLGE132 Clinical Education

This is a 30 week clinical course comprised of an 8 week simulated clinical component and a 22 week hospital clinical component. This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and behaviours while integrating the requisite knowledge to achieve competence in all aspects of Genetics Technology. Successful completion of this course is required for a Graduate Diploma in Genetics Technology.

LSIP250 Leadership in Health Care

Students will:

Display Commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values of the organization
Modify attitudes, behaviours through self-awareness and reflection
Show continual desire to embrace change
Influence others base on 'other-centred' perspective
Show devotion to team work
Develop philosophy of life based on faith in system dynamics

Semester 4 - Fall

CLGE132 Clinical Education con't

CNGE240 Topics in Clinical Genetics II

This course is designed to provide an overview of topics and/or issues that are commonly encountered in the clinical setting. As the topics are explored by the Students, emphasis will be placed on how these topics relate to Genetic Technologists, making connections and covering aspects of each topic that are directly beneficial to the practice of the profession. The Students are not expected to cover these topics exhaustively; rather they are to decide within the scope of their topic what information is relevant in terms of its usefulness in their profession. Facilitators will be responsible for ensuring that all of the important and relevant information is covered under each topic and will also be available to assist with the student-directed discussion week. Students will be expected to self-direct the discussion week by initiating discussion and presenting scenarios pertaining to the researched topics. This will allow Students to demonstrate their understanding of the relationship between clinical information, laboratory analyses, diagnosis and their impact on patient care. The Facilitators will provide their own perspective to the discussion by sharing their own experiences, ultimately enabling the Students to expand their knowledge and enrich their experience.