From: Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
PDQ Cancer Information Summaries [Internet].
Bethesda (MD): National Cancer Institute (US); 2002-.
NCBI Bookshelf. A service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
Table 8. Health Professional Practice and Genetics Education Information
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Centre for Genetics Education | Education and service resources for patients and professionals. |
| DNA Learning Center | Variety of educational resources, including an interactive DNA timeline. |
| Essentials of Genetic and Genomic Nursing: Competencies, Curricula Guidelines, and Outcome Indicators, 2nd edition | Establishes minimum basis to prepare the nursing workforce to deliver competent genetic and genomic-focused nursing care. |
| Genetics Toolkit (American Society of Clinical Oncology) | A collection of tools and resources to assist oncology professionals with integrating hereditary cancer risk assessment into practice. |
| Genetics Toolkit (Society of Gynecologic Oncology) | A series of case studies to illustrate common questions and challenges faced by health professionals and patients with regard to the role of genetics in gynecologic cancers. This resource was developed in collaboration by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the National Society of Genetic Counselors, Bright Pink, and Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE). |
| Medical School Core Curriculum in Genetics | Medical school course competencies, skills, knowledge, and behaviors that should be covered in a genetics curriculum developed by the Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics and the American Society of Human Genetics. |
| NHS England Genomics Education Programme | Develops, provides, and evaluates genetics education opportunities and resources. |