Evaluation of two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in genomic variant interpretation for the NHS workforce.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implementation of the National Genomic Medicine Service in the UK has increased patient access to germline genomic testing. Increased testing leads to more genetic diagnoses but does result in the identification of genomic variants of uncertain significance (VUS). The rigorous process of interpreting these variants requires multi-disciplinary, highly trained healthcare professionals (HCPs). To meet this training need, we designed two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for HCPs involved in germline genomic testing pathways: Fundamental Principles (FP) and Inherited Cancer Susceptibility (ICS).

Methods

An evaluation cohort of HCPs involved in genomic testing were recruited, with additional data also available from anonymous self-registered learners to both MOOC

SUBMITTER: Coad B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10386229 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature