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- Ethics, Boundaries, and the New Genetics (Interactive Live Online)
Ethics, Boundaries, and the New Genetics (Interactive Live Online)
Summary
This virtual learning class is being offered remotely at the listed day/time. Details, including instructions for accessing an online learning platform via the internet or dial-in option, will be provided to registrants. Participants earn 2 hours of ethics/boundaries continuing education. Take additional units to meet your requirements for 4 or 6 ethics/boundaries CE hours.
New discoveries in genetics have suddenly presented us with a startling question: how much should we know about creating human beings, and how far should we go in changing them? The future of genetic manipulation is already here.
As the science of genetics has progressed, so have the complexities involved in trying to keep up with the implications of our new-found knowledge. And, of course, nothing is clear. In this presentation we will grapple with some of the ethical issues that are arising with astounding speed and potentially profound consequences.
Details
Learning objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the new ways in which genes can be manipulated by science
- Understand what is meant by the epigenome
- Identify how changing the genes in reproductive cells is ethically different than changing a gene in non-reproductive cells
Level
Advanced
Outline
Course outline
- Genetics today – what’s different from what you learned in high school
- Passing on our behavior in our genes
- Ownership of your genetic information
- Creating new life
This virtual learning class is being offered remotely at the listed day/time. Details, including instructions for accessing an online learning platform via the internet or dial-in option, will be provided to registrants. Participants earn 2 hours of ethics/boundaries continuing education. Take additional units to meet your requirements for 4 or 6 ethics/boundaries CE hours.
New discoveries in genetics have suddenly presented us with a startling question: how much should we know about creating human beings, and how far should we go in changing them? The future of genetic manipulation is already here.
As the science of genetics has progressed, so have the complexities involved in trying to keep up with the implications of our new-found knowledge. And, of course, nothing is clear. In this presentation we will grapple with some of the ethical issues that are arising with astounding speed and potentially profound consequences.
Details
Details
Learning objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the new ways in which genes can be manipulated by science
- Understand what is meant by the epigenome
- Identify how changing the genes in reproductive cells is ethically different than changing a gene in non-reproductive cells
Level
Advanced
Outline
Course outline
- Genetics today – what’s different from what you learned in high school
- Passing on our behavior in our genes
- Ownership of your genetic information
- Creating new life
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Continuing Education Hours
2
Continuing Education Units, CEU
.2
American Psychological Association, APA
2
National Board for Certified Counselors, NBCC
2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Marriage and Family Therapists, WIDSPS-MFT
2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Social Workers, WIDSPS-SW
2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Substance Abuse Counselors, WIDSPS-SAC
2
Upcoming Dates
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
Schedule
Thu, Jan 28, 2-4 p.m.
Instructor(s)
Fee
$70
Location
Complete online
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Questions?
Registration:Questions about this program:
- Ashley Kuehl
- ashley.kuehl@wisc.edu
- 608-265-4267
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email the contact person listed above at least 2-3 weeks prior to the start of class if you require an accessibility accommodation.
DAVID MAYS
DAVID MAYS (MD, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine) is the past forensic clinical director at the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison. He also serves on the clinical faculty at UW-Madison and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
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Upcoming Dates
Available Online
8707-21-PDAS
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
Schedule
Thu, Jan 28, 2-4 p.m.
Add to CalendarInstructor(s)
DAVID MAYS
DAVID MAYS (MD, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine) is the past forensic clinical director at the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison. He also serves on the clinical faculty at UW-Madison and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Fee
$70
Location
Complete online
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Continuing Education Hours
2
Continuing Education Units, CEU
.2
American Psychological Association, APA
2
National Board for Certified Counselors, NBCC
2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Marriage and Family Therapists, WIDSPS-MFT
2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Social Workers, WIDSPS-SW
2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Substance Abuse Counselors, WIDSPS-SAC
2
Questions?
Registration:Questions about this program:
- Ashley Kuehl
- ashley.kuehl@wisc.edu
- 608-265-4267
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email the contact person listed above at least 2-3 weeks prior to the start of class if you require an accessibility accommodation.
- Ashley Kuehl
- ashley.kuehl@wisc.edu
- 608-265-4267
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
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