This webinar will discuss how to identify children appropriate for a genetics evaluation and how to refer them, describe the timeline and potential outcomes of a genetics evaluation, and preparation for management and care of a child with a genetic diagnosis. Laura Buckner, M.Ed, LPC/Program Manager Texas Center for Disability Studies at UT Austin will present on identifying person-centered practice tools for better communication with health professionals.
The series is presented collaboratively by ECI, the University of Texas Center for Disability Studies, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and the Department of State Health Services.
ECI service providers including EISes, Social Workers and LPCs will be able to obtain CEUs from these events. All webinars will be available on the ECI archived webinar page under the “Genetics Series” section for those that are not able to participate in the live event.
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This series awards up to 5.0 contact hours (1.0 contact hours for each session attended).
Presenters
Haley Streff, MS, CGC - Certified Genetics Counselor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital
Laura Buckner, M.Ed., L.P.C. - Program Manager, University of Texas, Texas Center for Disability Studies and MOM
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5958821294912900954
For questions, contact Paul Nixon at Paul.Nixon@hhs.texas.gov
