1. Guide for the Educator

2. 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, American Society of Human Genetics.  A quick and easy introduction to genetics with links for additional information.
Kahn Academy
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) 2001
Genetics & Genomics Competencies for Public Health Professionals
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institutes of Health National Genome Research Institute
Genetics/Genomics Competency Center for Education

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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!

9. Genetics/Genomics Education Action Plan for Nursing