4Cyte in partnership with Victorian Clinical Genetics Services: A quick guide to Carrier Screening and Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for GPs

1 HOUR Educational Activity

Carrier Screening (CS) and Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) have transformed prenatal care by providing safer and more accurate methods of assessing the risk of genetic and chromosomal conditions in a pregnancy. These tests offer prospective parents valuable information that can support informed reproductive decision-making and pregnancy planning. This e-learning course provides GPs with essential genetics knowledge, enhancing their ability to provide high-quality antenatal care. By improving understanding and confidence in genomic testing, GPs can better manage pre- and post-test counselling, ultimately leading to more informed reproductive planning and improved patient outcomes.

Learning objectives

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the difference between standard and expanded (small panel vs large panel) CS.
Identify key elements of informed consent and post-test genetic counselling for CS.
Interpret CS results and outline appropriate management strategies.
Integrate CS into their practice efficiently and with a patient-focused approach.
Discuss the accuracy and limitations of NIPT.
Describe the difference between standard and genome-wide NIPT.
Identify key elements of informed consent and post-test genetic counselling for NIPT.
Interpret NIPT results and outline appropriate management strategies.

Course Information

Course Plan

Two Self-Paced Modules
Interactive Online Assessments: Embedded questions for engagement and knowledge checks throughout the modules.

To participate in this activity, please follow these steps

Enrol: Please register via Online Registration Form.
Access: Once the registration is processed, you will receive your CPD Login details - 4Cyte CPD Platform.

Your CPD Hours

Your CPD hours will be uploaded by 4Cyte within 4 weeks upon completion of the activity.