Developing a Model of Advanced Training to Promote Career Advancement for Certified Genetic Counselors: An Investigation of Expanded Skills,Advanced Training Paths,and Professional Opportunities |
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| Authors: | Bonnie J Baty Angela Trepanier Robin L Bennett Claire Davis Lori Erby Catriona Hippman Barbara Lerner Anne Matthews Melanie F Myers Carol B Robbins Claire N Singletary |
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| Institution: | 1.Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, SOM 2C454,University of Utah Health Sciences Center,Salt Lake City,USA;2.Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics,Wayne State University,Detroit,USA;3.Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Medicine,University of Washington,Seattle,USA;4.Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics,Sarah Lawrence College,Bronxville,USA;5.Social and Behavioral Research Branch,National Human Genome Research Institute,Bethesda,USA;6.Department of Psychiatry,University of British Columbia,Vancouver,Canada;7.Women’s Health Research Institute,BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre,Vancouver,Canada;8.Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research,VA Boston Healthcare System,Boston,USA;9.Department of Genetics & Genome Sciences,Case Western Reserve University,Cleveland,USA;10.Department of Pediatrics,Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,Cincinnati,USA;11.Faculty Development and Adult Learning Consultant,New York,USA;12.Departments of Pediatrics and of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences,University of Texas Health,Houston,USA |
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| Abstract: | There are currently multiple paths through which genetic counselors can acquire advanced knowledge and skills. However, outside of continuing education opportunities, there are few formal training programs designed specifically for the advanced training of genetic counselors. In the genetic counseling profession, there is currently considerable debate about the paths that should be available to attain advanced skills, as well as the skills that might be needed for practice in the future. The Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD) convened a national committee, the Committee on Advanced Training for Certified Genetic Counselors (CATCGC), to investigate varied paths to post-master’s training and career development. The committee began its work by developing three related grids that view career advancement from the viewpoints of the skills needed to advance (skills), ways to obtain these skills (paths), and existing genetic counselor positions that offer career change or advancement (positions). Here we describe previous work related to genetic counselor career advancement, the charge of the CATCGC, our preliminary work in developing a model through which to view genetic counselor advanced training and career advancement opportunities, and our next steps in further developing and disseminating the model. |
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