Service Delivery Models in Nephrology Genetic Counseling

Renal genetics is an emerging and rapidly evolving area of both genetics and nephrology practice, with relatively few specialists and growing demand for expertise. This webinar will provide a brief overview of nephrogenetics and highlight how genetic counselors are contributing to care delivery in this expanding specialty. Learners will hear perspectives from both a commercial laboratory genetic counselor and a clinical genetic counselor, with discussion of distinct service delivery models in nephrology genetics. Topics will include lab-led genetic information sessions, clinical practice models in renal genetics clinics, and examples of how different programs are addressing patient care, access, and workflow in this developing field.

Presented by:

NSGC Renal SIG
1. Mary-Beth Roberts, MS, CGC
2. Meg M. Hager, MS, MPH, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Summarize key concepts in nephrogenetics relevant to genetic counseling practice, including common indications for referral, major categories of renal genetic conditions, and the role of genetic testing in nephrology care.
2. Compare service delivery models in nephrology genetic counseling, including laboratory-based genetic information sessions and clinic-based renal genetics counseling models.
3. Describe the roles, responsibilities, and practice considerations of genetic counselors working in commercial laboratory and clinical nephrology settings.
4. Identify opportunities and challenges in implementing nephrology genetic counseling services by reviewing real-world examples from a lab-employed genetic counselor and clinical renal genetics programs.

Continuing Education Unit Approval: 

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .1 CEUs or 1 Category 1 contact hour for the activity, Service Delivery Models in Nephrology Genetic Counseling. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Successful Completion: 

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation