5-day intensive short course
for allied health professionals
Allied Health
Genomics
Allied Health
Genomics
5-day intensive
short course
for allied health
professionals
INTRODUCTION
This course is designed to enable allied health professionals develop basic competencies in genomics and fully participate in genetic health care delivery.
to enable allied health
professionals develop
basic competencies in
genomics and fully
participate in genetic
health care delivery.
Genetic healthcare is an advancing aspect of health care delivery, encompassing personalized medicine, gene therapies, and precision diagnostics. This course includes general topics in large-scale genomics projects, genetic literacy, genetic testing, laws governing personalized medicine, and ethical legal and social implications of genomic medicine.
Genetic healthcare is an advancing aspect of health care delivery, encompassing personalized medicine, gene therapies, and precision diagnostics. This course includes general topics in large-scale genomics projects, genetic literacy, genetic testing, laws governing personalized medicine, and ethical legal and social implications of genomic medicine.
advancing aspect of health
care delivery, encompassing
personalized medicine, gene
therapies, and precision
diagnostics. This course
includes general topics in
large-scale genomics projects,
genetic literacy, genetic testing,
laws governing personalized
medicine, and ethical legal and
social implications of genomic
medicine.
It is offered by an international faculty of experts in molecular genetics, genomic ethics, genetic counselling, dietetics, radiogenomics, medical laboratory science, health psychology, and a diversity of allied health specialities. Participants will be issued a Certificate in Allied Health Genomics after completing the full five-day course, including taking the pre- and post-tests.
It is offered by an international
faculty of experts in molecular
genetics, genomic ethics,
genetic counselling, dietetics,
radiogenomics, medical
laboratory science, health
psychology, and a diversity of
allied health specialities.
Participants will be issued a
Certificate in Allied Health
Genomics after completing the
full five-day course, including
taking the pre- and post-tests.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR ?
Allied Health Professionals
- Medical laboratory science
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Radiography
- Audiology
- Dietetics
- Speech-language therapy
Healthcare Practitioners
- Physicians
- Nurses and midwives
- Pharmacists
- Health scientists
Final - Year Students
In healthcare courses
Allied Health Professionals
- Medical laboratory science
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Radiography
- Audiology
- Dietetics
- Speech-language therapy
Healthcare Practitioners
- Physicians
- Nurses and midwives
- Pharmacists
- Health scientists
Final -Year Students
In healthcare courses
registration is closed
registration is open
Date
April 8 – 12, 2024
Venue
Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja
Registration fee
₦30,000
Date
April 8 – 12,
2024
Venue
Lagos Marriott
Hotel, Ikeja
Registration fee
₦30,000
At the end of this
course, participants
are entitled to
Certificate of Participation
Limited Sponsorship Available
Terms & Conditions Apply*
After filling all fields, please upload
Terms & Conditions Apply*
1. Applicants may qualify for 100% sponsorship depending on the conditions below.
2. All Sponsorship applications must be received before Noon (12.00pm) on Saturday 30th March. 2024
3. To qualify for 100% Sponsorship, applicant MUST
– Be certified to practice by the relevant professional council.
– Per the relevant educational qualification, applicant must have a 2.1 CGPA or its equivalent.
4. All Sponsorship recipients agree to a Post-course testimonial which may be in form of Video content or written content.
At the end of this
course, participants
are entitled to
Certificate of Participation
CPD Points
At the end of this
course, participants
are entitled to
Certificate of Participation
Limited Sponsorship Available
Terms & Conditions Apply*
After filling all fields, please upload
Terms & Conditions Apply*
1. Applicants may qualify for 100% sponsorship depending on the conditions below.
2. All Sponsorship applications must be received before Noon (12.00pm) on Saturday 30th March. 2024
3. To qualify for 100% Sponsorship, applicant MUST
– Be certified to practice by the relevant professional council.
– Per the relevant educational qualification, applicant must have a 2.1 CGPA or its equivalent.
4. All Sponsorship recipients agree to a Post-course testimonial which may be in form of Video content or written content.
PROGRAM
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
8:00 – 9:00 | Registration |
|
9:00 – 10:00 | Overview of Allied Health Genomics | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
10:00 – 10:30 | Pre-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
10:30 – 11:30 | The Human Genome Project (Video) | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Genomics and Precision Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
12:45 – 1:15 | Group Photograph | All Participants |
1:15 – 1:45 | The H3Africa Initiative (Video) | Dr. Lily Paemka |
1:45 – 2:45 | Lunch |
|
2:45 – 3:45 | Major Genomics Projects a) Global b) Africa | Dr. Lily Paemka |
3:45 – 4:45 | WHO Guidelines and other Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:30
| Principles of Genetic Counselling | Ms. Kalinka Popel
|
9:30 – 10:30 | Genetic Counselling in Practice | Ms. Kalinka Popel
|
10:30 -11:30 | Understanding the Role of Counselling in Genetic Testing | Dr. Judith A. Osae-Larbi |
11:30 – 11:45
| Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Introduction to Clinical Genetic Testing | Dr. D. Akuba-Muhyia Barkers Ansah
|
12:45 – 1:45 | Genetic Disease Identification and Diagnosis | Dr. D. Akuba-Muhyia Barkers Ansah
Dr. Lily Paemka |
1:45 – 2:45 | Lunch
|
|
2:45 – 3:45 | Autonomy and Paternalism in Genetic Counselling
| Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
3.45 – 4:45 | Newborn Screening and Genetic Counselling: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
| Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:15 | Audiology/ Speech and Language Therapy
Common Genes Associated with Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss in Ghana |
Mrs. Elsie A. Otuo-Acheampong |
9:15 – 10:00 | Genomics of Stammering | Mr. Clement Amponsah |
10:00 – 10:45 | Medical Laboratory Sciences
Cytogenetic and Molecular Cytogenetic Diagnosis of Down Syndrome |
Dr. Akua Koaso Yalley |
10:45 – 11:30 | Molecular Genetic Detection of Breast Cancer 1 Early Onset Gene (BRCA 1) Mutation | Dr. Akua Koaso Yalley |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:30 | Dietetics
Insight into the Dietary Management of Phenylketonuria (PKU) |
Dr. Frank Ekow Atta Hayford |
12:30 – 1:15 | Diet Therapy for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (D-G6PD) | Dr. Joana Ainuson-Quampah |
1:15 – 2:15 | Lunch |
|
2:15 – 3:00 | Occupational Therapy
Activities of Daily Living in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) |
Ms. Dorinda Armah |
3:00 – 3:45 | Integrating Genomics into Occupational Therapy: Enhancing care for individuals with Down Syndrome |
Ms. Lawrencia Awuah |
3:45 – 4:45 | Discussions | All Participants |
4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:15 | Physiotherapy Genomics
The Role of the Paediatric Physiotherapist in the Diagnosis and Management of Down Syndrome |
Dr. Augustine Appah Acquah |
9:15 – 10:00 | Translating Genomic Advances to Physiotherapy Practice: A closer look at the Nature and Prognosis of Osteoarthritis (OA) | Ms. Bridgette Opoku |
10:00 – 10:45 | Radiogenomics
Understanding the Basics of Molecular Imaging |
Prof. William K. Antwi
Mr. Godwill Acquah |
10:45 – 11:30 | Radiogenomics in the Treatment of Cancer | Prof. William K. Antwi
Mr. Godwill Acquah |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break
|
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Discussions |
|
12:45 – 1:30 | Respiratory Therapy: Cardiopulmonary Genomics
An Overview of Genetic Risk Association with Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease |
Mr. Rodger Godson Okpara |
1:30 – 2:30 | Lunch |
|
2:30 – 3:15 | Genetic Predisposition for Idiopathic Thoracic Wall Deformities | Mr. Rodger Godson Okpara |
3:15 – 4:15 | Groups Creation / Group Assignments | Dr. Gloria Amagatcher |
4:15 – 4:30 | Wrap-up and Close | Prof. William K. Antwi |
Time | Topic |
|
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:30 | Group Discussions | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher
|
9:30 – 10:30 | Group 1 – Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
10:30 – 11:30 | Group 2 – Ethics in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Group 3 – Genetic Counselling and Genetic Testing | Ms. Kalinka Popel
Dr. Judith A. Osae-Larbi |
12:45 – 1:45 | Group 4 – The Future of Genomics in Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah
Dr. Lily Paemka |
1:45 – 2:45 | Lunch |
|
2:45 – 3:15 | Post-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
3:15 – 3:45 | Trainees Evaluation of Allied Health Genomics Short Course | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher
|
3:45 – 4:45 | Award of Certificates | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
4:45 – 6:00 | Closing Reception and Networking | All Participants |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
8:00 – 9:00 | Registration |
|
9:00 – 10:00 | Overview of Allied Health Genomics | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
10:00 – 10:30 | Pre-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
10:30 – 11:30 | The Human Genome Project (Video) | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Genomics and Precision Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
12:45 – 1:15 | Group Photograph | All Participants |
1:15 – 1:45 | The H3Africa Initiative (Video) | Dr. Lily Paemka |
1:45 – 2:45 | Lunch |
|
2:45 – 3:45 | Major Genomics Projects a) Global b) Africa | Dr. Lily Paemka |
3:45 – 4:45 | WHO Guidelines and other Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:30
| Principles of Genetic Counselling | Ms. Kalinka Popel
|
9:30 – 10:30 | Genetic Counselling in Practice | Ms. Kalinka Popel
|
10:30 -11:30 | Understanding the Role of Counselling in Genetic Testing | Dr. Judith A. Osae-Larbi |
11:30 – 11:45
| Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Introduction to Clinical Genetic Testing | Dr. D. Akuba-Muhyia Barkers Ansah
|
12:45 – 1:45 | Genetic Disease Identification and Diagnosis | Dr. D. Akuba-Muhyia Barkers Ansah
Dr. Lily Paemka |
1:45 – 2:45 | Lunch
|
|
2:45 – 3:45 | Autonomy and Paternalism in Genetic Counselling
| Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
3.45 – 4:45 | Newborn Screening and Genetic Counselling: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
| Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:15 | Audiology/ Speech and Language Therapy
Common Genes Associated with Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss in Ghana |
Mrs. Elsie A. Otuo-Acheampong |
9:15 – 10:00 | Genomics of Stammering | Mr. Clement Amponsah |
10:00 – 10:45 | Medical Laboratory Sciences
Cytogenetic and Molecular Cytogenetic Diagnosis of Down Syndrome |
Dr. Akua Koaso Yalley |
10:45 – 11:30 | Molecular Genetic Detection of Breast Cancer 1 Early Onset Gene (BRCA 1) Mutation | Dr. Akua Koaso Yalley |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:30 | Dietetics
Insight into the Dietary Management of Phenylketonuria (PKU) |
Dr. Frank Ekow Atta Hayford |
12:30 – 1:15 | Diet Therapy for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (D-G6PD) | Dr. Joana Ainuson-Quampah |
1:15 – 2:15 | Lunch |
|
2:15 – 3:00 | Occupational Therapy
Activities of Daily Living in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) |
Ms. Dorinda Armah |
3:00 – 3:45 | Integrating Genomics into Occupational Therapy: Enhancing care for individuals with Down Syndrome |
Ms. Lawrencia Awuah |
3:45 – 4:45 | Discussions | All Participants |
4:45 – 5:00 | Wrap-up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:15 | Physiotherapy Genomics
The Role of the Paediatric Physiotherapist in the Diagnosis and Management of Down Syndrome |
Dr. Augustine Appah Acquah |
9:15 – 10:00 | Translating Genomic Advances to Physiotherapy Practice: A closer look at the Nature and Prognosis of Osteoarthritis (OA) | Ms. Bridgette Opoku |
10:00 – 10:45 | Radiogenomics
Understanding the Basics of Molecular Imaging |
Prof. William K. Antwi
Mr. Godwill Acquah |
10:45 – 11:30 | Radiogenomics in the Treatment of Cancer | Prof. William K. Antwi
Mr. Godwill Acquah |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break
|
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Discussions |
|
12:45 – 1:30 | Respiratory Therapy: Cardiopulmonary Genomics
An Overview of Genetic Risk Association with Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease |
Mr. Rodger Godson Okpara |
1:30 – 2:30 | Lunch |
|
2:30 – 3:15 | Genetic Predisposition for Idiopathic Thoracic Wall Deformities | Mr. Rodger Godson Okpara |
3:15 – 4:15 | Groups Creation / Group Assignments | Dr. Gloria Amagatcher |
4:15 – 4:30 | Wrap-up and Close | Prof. William K. Antwi |
Time | Topic |
|
8:00 – 8:30 | Registration |
|
8:30 – 9:30 | Group Discussions | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher
|
9:30 – 10:30 | Group 1 – Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
10:30 – 11:30 | Group 2 – Ethics in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Kofi A. Anie |
11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Break |
|
11:45 – 12:45 | Group 3 – Genetic Counselling and Genetic Testing | Ms. Kalinka Popel
Dr. Judith A. Osae-Larbi |
12:45 – 1:45 | Group 4 – The Future of Genomics in Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah
Dr. Lily Paemka |
1:45 – 2:45 | Lunch |
|
2:45 – 3:15 | Post-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
3:15 – 3:45 | Trainees Evaluation of Allied Health Genomics Short Course | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher
|
3:45 – 4:45 | Award of Certificates | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
4:45 – 6:00 | Closing Reception and Networking | All Participants |
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Time | Topic | Lecturer |
10:00 – 11:00 | Registration | |
11:00 – 11:30 | Group Photograph I | All Participants |
11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch | |
12:30 – 1:30 | Overview of Allied Health Genomics | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
1:30 – 2:30 | Pre-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
2:30 – 3:00 | The Human Genome Project (Video) | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
3:00 – 3:15 | Afternoon Break | |
3:15 – 3:30 | Group Photograph II | All Participants |
3:30 – 4:30 | Genomics and Precision Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
4:30 – 5:00 | The H3Africa Initiative (Video) | Dr. Lily Paemka |
5:00 – 6:00 | Major Genomics Projects a) Global b) Africa | Dr. Lily Paemka |
6:00 – 6:15 | Evening Break | |
6:15 – 7:15 | WHO Guidelines and other Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:15 – 7:30 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:30 | Dinner |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
10:00 – 11:00 | Registration | |
11:00 – 11:30 | Group Photograph I | All Participants |
11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch | |
12:30 – 1:30 | Overview of Allied Health Genomics | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
1:30 – 2:30 | Pre-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
2:30 – 3:00 | The Human Genome Project (Video) | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
3:00 – 3:15 | Afternoon Break | |
3:15 – 3:30 | Group Photograph II | All Participants |
3:30 – 4:30 | Genomics and Precision Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
4:30 – 5:00 | The H3Africa Initiative (Video) | Dr. Lily Paemka |
5:00 – 6:00 | Major Genomics Projects a) Global b) Africa | Dr. Lily Paemka |
6:00 – 6:15 | Evening Break | |
6:15 – 7:15 | WHO Guidelines and other Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:15 – 7:30 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:30 | Dinner |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
10:00 – 11:00 | Registration | |
11:00 – 11:30 | Group Photograph I | All Participants |
11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch | |
12:30 – 1:30 | Overview of Allied Health Genomics | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
1:30 – 2:30 | Pre-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
2:30 – 3:00 | The Human Genome Project (Video) | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
3:00 – 3:15 | Afternoon Break | |
3:15 – 3:30 | Group Photograph II | All Participants |
3:30 – 4:30 | Genomics and Precision Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
4:30 – 5:00 | The H3Africa Initiative (Video) | Dr. Lily Paemka |
5:00 – 6:00 | Major Genomics Projects a) Global b) Africa | Dr. Lily Paemka |
6:00 – 6:15 | Evening Break | |
6:15 – 7:15 | WHO Guidelines and other Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:15 – 7:30 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:30 | Dinner |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
10:00 – 11:00 | Registration | |
11:00 – 11:30 | Group Photograph I | All Participants |
11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch | |
12:30 – 1:30 | Overview of Allied Health Genomics | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
1:30 – 2:30 | Pre-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
2:30 – 3:00 | The Human Genome Project (Video) | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
3:00 – 3:15 | Afternoon Break | |
3:15 – 3:30 | Group Photograph II | All Participants |
3:30 – 4:30 | Genomics and Precision Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
4:30 – 5:00 | The H3Africa Initiative (Video) | Dr. Lily Paemka |
5:00 – 6:00 | Major Genomics Projects a) Global b) Africa | Dr. Lily Paemka |
6:00 – 6:15 | Evening Break | |
6:15 – 7:15 | WHO Guidelines and other Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:15 – 7:30 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:30 | Dinner |
Time | Topic | Lecturer |
10:00 – 11:00 | Registration | |
11:00 – 11:30 | Group Photograph I | All Participants |
11:30 – 12:30 | Lunch | |
12:30 – 1:30 | Overview of Allied Health Genomics | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
1:30 – 2:30 | Pre-Test | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
2:30 – 3:00 | The Human Genome Project (Video) | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
3:00 – 3:15 | Afternoon Break | |
3:15 – 3:30 | Group Photograph II | All Participants |
3:30 – 4:30 | Genomics and Precision Medicine | Prof. S. Fiifi Ofori-Acquah |
4:30 – 5:00 | The H3Africa Initiative (Video) | Dr. Lily Paemka |
5:00 – 6:00 | Major Genomics Projects a) Global b) Africa | Dr. Lily Paemka |
6:00 – 6:15 | Evening Break | |
6:15 – 7:15 | WHO Guidelines and other Regulations in Genomic Medicine | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:15 – 7:30 | Wrap-Up and Close | Dr. Gloria Amegatcher |
7:30 | Dinner |