PRESENTERS:
Ellen Mak-Tam, BSc., MLT, ART
Lab Manager, Genetics Program
Dara Kennedy, BSC., MLT
North York General Hospital

This introductory level course provides an overview of human genetics and genetics technologies.  It would benefit any health care professional who wishes to gain an understanding of common genetic disorders and current testing methods.

COURSE CONTENT:
Cell cycle, mitosis, chromosomes and DNA
Patterns of inheritance
Tissue culture, chromosome analysis, karyotype preparation
DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing
Genetics referrals and diagnosis: prenatal, pediatric, adult and oncology

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain the basic genetic patterns of inheritance
Identify affected individuals in a family pedigree
Describe Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics methods
Explain how specific chromosomal and/or DNA changes results in genetic disorders

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