Genetics Education

Find educational resources relevant to genetics for patients, families, and health care professionals.

Patient Information Resources

Exome Sequencing – Information for Patients: Quick reference sheet for patients that describes the test, possible results, and where to find more information.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia – Genetic Testing Information for Patients: Quick reference sheet for patients that describes the condition, who is at risk, and where to find more information.

Educational Resources

Prenatal Screening Ontario (PSO): Requisitions and ordering guidelines for practitioners, information on the NTQA program for sonographers, and information on prenatal screening services in Ontario for pregnant individuals and families.

Newborn Screening Ontario (NSO): Manual for Newborn Screening. Information on ordering supplies, collecting samples, diagnostic testing, and hearing screening for health care professionals. Information on screening tests and understanding results for parents and families.

Genetics Education Canada - Knowledge Organization (GECKO): Genomics knowledge centre with point-of-care tools, educational resources, seminars, and public resources, intended to support primary care practitioners.

Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG): Seminars, e-learning modules, practice guidelines, and information regarding training and accreditation for genetics professionals.

Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC): Information on genetic counselling training programs, annual conferences, and hereditary cancer mainstreaming resources.

Ontario Association of Genetic Counsellors (OAGC): Document library and CEU opportunities for genetic counsellors, genetic counselling students, and allied health care professionals. Information on finding genetic services in Ontario for patients and health care professionals.