Guide for the Educator

Not an expert in Genetics & Genomics? You don’t need to be! Our Top Resources Local/internal experts-do you know where to find them? Six Things Everyone Should Know About Genetics, http://www.ashg.org/education/everyone_1.shtml American Society of Human Genetics.  A quick and easy introduction to genetics with links for additional information. Kahn Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/search?referer=%2F&page_search_query=genetics Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) 2001 Genetics & Genomics Competencies for Public Health Professionals http://www.cdc.gov/genomics National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://www.nih.gov National Institutes of Health National Genome Research Institute http://www.genome.gov Genetics/Genomics Competency Center for Education http://www.g-2-c-2.org

Begin by Assessing Your Institutional Environment What is already in place Clinical experts or genetic specialists (i.e., Genetic Counselors/Geneticists/Advanced Practice Nurses) Electronic Medical Record that supports documentation of genetic information Survey workforce knowledge http://www.genome.gov/Pages/Health/HealthCareProvidersInfo/GGNPSurvey_2.5%207-2-2014.pdf

Set Your Goals Determine what you would like to accomplish Assess clinical programs/service lines that may benefit from genetics and genomics education If used, analyze survey results to determine learning needs/knowledge gaps Brainstorm with organizational stakeholders about where you want to go, why, and how

Develop a Plan Build a team Use champions to assist with identifying goals, objectives, timeline, delegation of work, and development of ideas and training Develop a strategy & timeline for training and getting information to colleagues Work with administration to incorporate into overall strategic plan/nursing goals

Consider the Scope Assess your organizational environment Who is your target audience? What is your goal? What strategies will work best? When and how will you determine the impact of interventions used?

Training Strategies Methods for getting the information to staff Inservices Case Presentations On-line learning Linking with other initiatives and current events Other options, Review Tab 3

Marketing the Initiative Brand your initiative as something unique and special to your organization Make others aware of the need and opportunity Be creative and have fun!

Genetics/Genomics Education Action Plan for Nursing