This series examines how genetics can and should fit in daily PA practice.

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Courses

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Implementing Genetics/Genomic Medicine into Clinical Practice | 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Learning Objectives

• Identify the characteristics of a patient's medical condition that may raise concern for a possible genetic disease
• Outline what a PA can do to help streamline and enhance the efficacy of a genetics referral
• Encourage 'thinking genetics' when you might not have done before

Implementing Pharmacogenetic-guided Prescribing: Focus on Cardiology | 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Learning Objectives

• Describe how PGx variation affects the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cardiovascular agents
• Recognize the availability of evidence-based PGx guidelines relevant to the prescribing of antiplatelets, statins, and warfarin
• Give examples of clinical situations when PGx is likely to be useful in cardiology

Pharmacogenetics Cases: Prescribing Opioids and Antidepressants | 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Learning Objectives

• Explain how genetics plays a role in drug metabolism/response
• Order appropriate pharmacogenetic testing for a specific patient case
• Utilize pharmacogenetic prescribing recommendations to optimize choice of opioid medications with clinical correlations to genomic variations
• Utilize pharmacogenetic prescribing recommendations to optimize choice of antidepressant medications with clinical correlations to genomic variations
• Utilize pharmacogenetic prescribing recommendations to optimize choice of statin medications with clinical correlations to genomic variations

What PAs Need to Know About Genetic and Genomic Testing | 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Learning Objectives

• Describe the principles of genomic medicine and genetic/genomic testing
• Discuss the uses, benefits, and limitations of genomic testing technologies
• Recognize when and how to refer patients for genetic testing
• Identify tools and other practical resources for implementation of genetic testing
• Determine early ascertainment for patients who may benefit from genetic testing
• Recognize how to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of genetic health professionals

What PAs Should Know About the Genetics of Autism | 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
Learning Objectives

• Discuss the history, definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, and etiology of autism spectrum disorder
• Recognize patients with autism spectrum disorder who may benefit from a genetics evaluation
• Examine the genetic etiology of selected genetic disorders associated with autism spectrum disorder

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