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Genetic Counseling Professions Chart Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Practice-Based Competencies - ANSWER ✔✔--minimum skills needed to be a successful genetic
counselor that students should have when they graduate
-sets standard for training programs
-works hand in hand w/ board exam; all GCs who pass exam will have certain foundational skills
-ACGC
What are the 4 Domains of the Practice Based Competencies? - ANSWER ✔✔--Genetics Expertise and
Analysis
-Interpersonal, Psychosocial, and Counseling Skills
-Education
-Professional Development and Practice
What are some examples of Practice Based Competencies? - ANSWER ✔✔--Domain 1: Demonstrate and
utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and
principles
-Domain 2:
Promote client-centered, informed, non- coercive and value-based decision-making
-Domain 3:
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Effectively educate clients about a wide range of genetics and genomics information based on their needs,
their characteristics and the circumstances of the encounter
-Domain 4:
Act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling
profession and the policies of one's institution or organization
Code of Ethics - ANSWER ✔✔--NSGC
-set of ethical standards for genetic counselors to follow
-includes valuing professionalism, competence, integrity, dignity, accountability, privacy
-addresses professional relationships GCs should have with each other along with their relationships
with society
What are some of the things included in the code of ethics? - ANSWER ✔✔--care/respect client's
autonomy, individuality, welfare, and freedom in clinical practice
-respect the client & refer to other specialities as necessary
What does the code of ethics say about genetic counseling in society? - ANSWER ✔✔--promote policies
that prevent genetic discrimination
-serve as reliable source of information
-educate the public
-work towards change that will benefit public interest
What does the code of ethics not comment on? - ANSWER ✔✔--abortion or eugenics
Is there an ethics board in genetic counseling? - ANSWER ✔✔--No
Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
Genetic Counseling Professions Chart Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Practice-Based Competencies - ANSWER ✔✔--minimum skills needed to be a successful genetic
counselor that students should have when they graduate
-sets standard for training programs
-works hand in hand w/ board exam; all GCs who pass exam will have certain foundational skills
-ACGC
What are the 4 Domains of the Practice Based Competencies? - ANSWER ✔✔--Genetics Expertise and
Analysis
-Interpersonal, Psychosocial, and Counseling Skills
-Education
-Professional Development and Practice
What are some examples of Practice Based Competencies? - ANSWER ✔✔--Domain 1: Demonstrate and
utilize a depth and breadth of understanding and knowledge of genetics and genomics core concepts and
principles
-Domain 2:
Promote client-centered, informed, non- coercive and value-based decision-making
-Domain 3:
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Effectively educate clients about a wide range of genetics and genomics information based on their needs,
their characteristics and the circumstances of the encounter
-Domain 4:
Act in accordance with the ethical, legal and philosophical principles and values of the genetic counseling
profession and the policies of one's institution or organization
Code of Ethics - ANSWER ✔✔--NSGC
-set of ethical standards for genetic counselors to follow
-includes valuing professionalism, competence, integrity, dignity, accountability, privacy
-addresses professional relationships GCs should have with each other along with their relationships
with society
What are some of the things included in the code of ethics? - ANSWER ✔✔--care/respect client's
autonomy, individuality, welfare, and freedom in clinical practice
-respect the client & refer to other specialities as necessary
What does the code of ethics say about genetic counseling in society? - ANSWER ✔✔--promote policies
that prevent genetic discrimination
-serve as reliable source of information
-educate the public
-work towards change that will benefit public interest
What does the code of ethics not comment on? - ANSWER ✔✔--abortion or eugenics
Is there an ethics board in genetic counseling? - ANSWER ✔✔--No
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