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Educational Resources

The prestigious credential of ACGN and CGN requires stringent criteria in continuing education, practice hours, professional development, and knowledge of genomic nursing.

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Below are links to a variety of educational offerings that may be of interest as you complete your portfolio. As new resources become available this list will be updated. Please remember to check back often.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS (ASHG)

ASHG offers education to advance human genetics and genomics in science, health, and society.

GENETICS/GENOMICS COMPETENCY CENTER (G2C2)

A repository of competencies-based genetics and genomics educational materials

GENETICS/GENOMICS NURSING STANDARDS

The expectations for Genomic Nursing Clinical Practice are described in the second edition of this book; Genetics/Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice." This book was used to establish requirements for the ACGN and CGN credentials.

INTENSIVE COURSE IN GENOMIC CANCER RISK ASSESSMENT

The City of Hope Intensive Course in Genomic Cancer Risk Assessment is a continuing medical education course for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, genetic counselors and other health care professionals seeking skills in this area.

LEARN.GENETICS

The Learn.Genetics website provides engaging, multimedia educational materials currently at no cost.

NATIONAL CONSORTIUM OF BREAST CENTERS (NCOBC)

Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference: 1-day pre- or post-conference course in Cancer Risk Assessment and Cancer Genetics.

NIH NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Health Professional Education Resources and Health Professional Education

NIH NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Health Professional Genetics Resources

NINR SUMMER GENETICS INSTITUTE

Nurses who participate in this intensive one month educational opportunity with the National Institute of Nursing learn more about molecular genetics for use in research and clinical practice.

ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY

Access recordings of previous Oncology Grand Rounds Nursing Webinars

REACH MD

Genetically Speaking, addresses the newest basic research findings, technological advances and applications of human genetics in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of health conditions.

SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology has partnered with medical societies and patient advocacy groups to develop a toolkit designed to provide critical, practical information to heath care providers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the role of genetics in gynecologic cancers.

STANFORD GENETICS EDUCATION

Stanford Genetics and Genomics Professional Certificate: Fundamentals of Genetics: The Genetics You Need To Know (XGEN101); Genomics and the Other Omics: The Comprehensive Essentials (XGEN102); Principles and Practices of Gene Therapy (XGEN201); Understanding Cancer at the Genetic Level (XGEN202); Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (XGEN203)

THE JACKSON LABORATORY

This site empowers healthcare professionals to integrate genomics into their clinical practice, working with clinicians, hospitals, health systems, and training programs to develop education programs that address specific knowledge gaps or barriers. They develop online programs and resources, in-person interactive workshops, and blended learning opportunities for diverse healthcare providers.

THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK (NCCN)

A variety of courses and education credits available for providers.

The CANCER GENETICS PROGRAM

The Cancer Genetics Program is designed to increase knowledge in the area of hereditary cancer genetics. This slide-based, expert-led course provides a comprehensive collection on an array of topics related to the genetic cancer risk assessment process.

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