BRWN-010185 - Ethics & Genetic Testing: Exploring the Tension Between "Knowledge is Power" and "Do No Harm"

Preferred registration deadline: October 2nd This workshop will be conducted in a virtual Zoom meeting online format. 3 CEUs The science behind the genetic basis of physical and psychiatric diseases is constantly emerging. Social workers are often key in working with families affected by these conditions – in medical settings and in a range of other community-based roles. In order to provide competent services, we must have a foundational understanding of genetics-related issues, particularly the ethical implications inherent in the field. This course will provide an overview of genetics and discuss many of the ethical concerns that commonly arise, including eugenics, genetic testing, legal issues, informed consent, and research.  We will focus on the ethical conflicts inherent in this field through a combination of lecture, videos, discussion, and experiential activities. This class meets the licensure requirement for 3 hours of continuing education in ethics. General Admission: $60**   Class size is limited to 45. **Discounts on workshop admission are offered to the Brown School’s students, alumni, and field instructors. We also offer a discount to full-time graduate students in other programs and to our Washington University faculty/staff colleagues. No other discounts are available. Admission discounts apply automatically in your cart, based on your profile in our registration software.