NOTIS’s Community Interpreters Division presents:
Presented by Megan Yabumoto and Ernesto Marquez Montes
NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop reformatted for on-demand viewing.
Course Description:
This two-hour training provides interpreters with an overview of genetic counseling, including common and complex genetics/genomics concepts. Facilitated by two WA state genetic counselors, this workshop will teach participants about the role of genetic counselors in healthcare, key genetic concepts, and the types of genetic tests and conditions commonly discussed in pediatric settings. Through interactive activities, interpreters will practice translating and interpreting specialized terminology and gain insight into the psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling. This session emphasizes the critical role of interpreters in bridging the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers in the complex field of genetics.
Learning objectives:
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Genetic counseling training, education, areas of practice, and specializations
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Basic genetics: cells, DNA, genes, chromosomes
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Inheritance patterns: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, mitochondrial
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Types of genetic variation
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Types of genetic tests
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Utility of a pedigree (family history)
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Genetic counselor-patient interactions
Participants will receive handouts with key genetics/genomics terms.
$30 NOTIS members, $50 Non-members (Click to Join NOTIS)
After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Registration confirmation will include a video link, a quiz link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of completion.
Steps to receive a certificate:
- Watch the recording (2 hours).
- Take a 20-question quiz
- Receive a certificate of attendance within five business days.
A quiz link is on the registration confirmation and on the description of the recording. You need a passing grade of 80% for CEUs to be awarded.
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Credits |
Approval Status |
| Washington State DSHS |
2 general |
Approved (Approval number: 800) |
| Washington State AOC |
2 performance |
Approved |
| Oregon Judicial Department |
2 general |
Approved |
| ATA |
2 self-study hours |
2 self-study hours may be available to claim from this recorded event. Please go to the ATA website at https://www.atanet.org/certification/continuing-education-requirement/ and review 'Category B, Self-study' for more information. |
| CCHI |
2.5 instructional hours |
Approved: ID10514 |
| IMIA/NBCMI |
0.2 CEU |
Approved, Registry ID: 24-1179
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| CIMCE |
2 hours |
Pending |
NOTIS issues proof of continuing education at the time it is earned. NOTIS does not guarantee the replacement of lost certificates.
Who is teaching?
Megan Yabumoto is a pediatric genetic counselor in Medical Genetics at Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) where she sees patients in the general genetics, skeletal dysplasias, and epilepsy genetics clinics. Megan graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Human Genetic and Genetic Counseling in 2022. Megan, Ernesto, and other colleagues have been partnering with the in-house interpreter and translation services at SCH to better bridge the gap in understanding of common and complex genetics topics.
Ernesto Marquez Montes graduated in Spring of 2024 from the University of Washington with his Master’s in Genetic Counseling. Currently, he works as a bilingual children and family counselor in community services. He also has experience working with neurodiverse individuals and is passionate about making services accessible. Ernesto believes that fostering a partnership with healthcare interpreters is vital to accessible healthcare and critical for the future of genetics.
On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.
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