Prenatal Genomics Course

Prenatal Genomics Course

Event

Prenatal Genomics Course

Monday, 30 June 2025, 9am-4:30pm

This full-day in-person interactive training programme is an introduction to prenatal genetics and is intended for NHS healthcare professionals (HCP) who work in prenatal care settings in the North Thames region. This course will provide a practical guide to discussing genomics with your patients, including counselling skills; the future of genomic testing; and referring to Clinical Genetics, delivered by expert speakers.

The structure of the session includes practical workshops using complex case-based examples in the prenatal setting.

This course is open to NHS healthcare professionals who work in prenatal care settings in the North Thames region. 

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the genetic predispositions to disease
  • Recognise when a Clinical Genetics referral is appropriate, and how to do this
  • Understand the different purposes of genetic and genomic testing in patients, including which tests you can order
  • Apply appropriate counselling skills in difficult prenatal genomics related cases
  • Learn about the current and future landscape of genomic testing
  • Networking with the Genetics teams in your area

Venue:

  • Location: Cavendish Venues, 44 Hallam Street, London, W1W 6JJ
  • Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus, Great Portland St, Regent’s Park
  • Nearest Overground: Marylebone, Euston, Kings Cross

Registration:

Registration is free. Please note there is limited space for attendance.

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