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01.08.2010 | Original Research

What Do Genetic Counselors Learn on the Job? A Qualitative Assessment of Professional Development Outcomes

verfasst von: Marie Runyon, Kimberly W. Zahm, Patricia McCarthy Veach, Ian M. MacFarlane, Bonnie S. LeRoy

Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Ausgabe 4/2010

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Abstract

Professional development is an important goal for professionals in human service fields such as counseling, teaching, and nursing. However, there are relatively few published papers on this topic specific to genetic counselors, and no studies systematically examine the outcomes of their professional development. This study was designed to investigate genetic counselors’ perceptions of their post-degree learning and to compare themes in their learning to those of psychotherapist professional development models. Two hundred ninety-three genetic counselors completed the demographics portion of an anonymous online survey, and of these, 185 also responded to at least one of two open-ended items: What is the most important thing you have learned about yourself in your practice as a genetic counselor? and What advice would you give to genetic counseling students just starting their career? An interpretative content-analysis method was used to extract three major themes: Intrapersonal lessons, Interpersonal lessons, and Professional lessons. Training and practice implications and research recommendations are provided.

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Titel: What Do Genetic Counselors Learn on the Job? A Qualitative Assessment of Professional Development Outcomes
verfasst von: Marie Runyon
Kimberly W. Zahm
Patricia McCarthy Veach
Ian M. MacFarlane
Bonnie S. LeRoy
Publikationsdatum: 01.08.2010
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling / Ausgabe 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-010-9289-x

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