NURS 815 - Genetics and Genomics in Health Care

3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores the emerging science of genetics and genomics in health care and its application to advanced nursing practice. Describes diagnostic techniques in medical genetics, effects of teratogenic factors in human development and pharmacogenomics in practice. Focuses on neurodegenerative diseases and common hereditary conditions, including clinical features, diagnostics, genetic testing and counseling. Ethical and legal issues are considered throughout.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to D.N.P. Program or permission of instructor.