Health Professionals
AGTC modules are specifically designed to be practical and relevant to health professionals. These modules provide information, research findings, case studies and exercises to develop skills and professional knowledge in key areas of genetic health management. 

With no assumed prior knowledge, you can quickly and easily update your skills in areas such as preconception testing, prenatal testing, the genetic basis of common conditions, infertility, haemoglobinopathies. Explore the genetics, testing options, ethics and psychosocial issues. 

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Currency Converter     Towards a Healthy Baby A$330 Preconception and prenatal diagnosis counselling are growing areas for health care workers. Parents are becoming increasingly aware of the value of preconception counselling including diet, folate and genetic screening. With the advent of nuchal translucency scanning the field of prenatal diagnosis has extended to women of all ages.  Find out more

Genetics of Infertility A$330.00 It is often taken for granted that a coupe will be able to achieve a pregnancy naturally when they choose, yet 1 in 8 couples are infertile and in some cases this will be due to a genetic cause that may have implications for future children. This module looks at the genetic causes of infertility and available testing options. It also discusses the psychological burden of genetic infertility on couples and support resources available. Find out more

Genetics of Blood Disorders A$330.00 Genetic blood disorders constitute a significant public health issue in both developed and developing countries. WHO estimates that 5% of the world's population are carriers of a recessive blood disorder, or haemoglobinopathy. This module will investigate the genetic basis of common haemoglobinopathies such as Haemochromatosis, Thalassaemia, Thrombophilia, Sickle Cell Anaemia and Haemophilia. It will look at carrier screening options and the ethical issues it raises.  Find out more

Familial Cancer A$330.00 5-10% of all breast and bowel cancers are due to genetic faults. General practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals are increasingly being asked to answer questions regarding inherited cancers and testing options. This module will give participants skills in determining a persons risk of developing an inherited cancer based on family history and will provide testing guidelines and insight into the issues surrounding presymptomatic testing.  Find out more

Genetics of Intellectual Handicap A$330.00 Intellectual handicap is one of the primary indicators for referral to a genetics clinic. It is a characteristic of many genetic conditions and is also often unable to be classified into a clear diagnosis. This module will look at the common causes of intellectual handicap including foetal alcohol syndrome and Fragile X. It will also discuss the advances in mapping genetic causes of intellectual handicap already underway.  Find out more

Common Genetic Conditions A$330.00 Genetics is often thought to be rare conditions that affect a small percentage of the population, yet 60% of people are likely to develop a disease that is at least partially genetically determined by the age of 60. This module gives an overview of the more common genetic conditions and also discusses the growing area of multifactorial diseases such as heart disease, spina bifida, and psychiatric conditions to name a few. Find out more