Genetics of Vision and Hearing Loss - NOT EOT&TA

Date:

April 28, 2005

Details:

Symposium Agenda

9:00 am Genetics Overview DNA, Chromosomes
9:15 am Know Your Family History
9:30 am Clinical Presentation Hearing Loss Vision Loss
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Looking for Patterns
11:15 am Specific Syndromes & Medical Considerations Hearing & Vision
12:00 pm Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm Specific Syndromes& Medical Considerations Hearing & Vision
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm Continue
3:00 pm Referral Process
3:30 pm Discuss Learning Objectives

The learner will:

· Receive an overview of DNA and chromosomes
· Know some of the most common conditions that affect vision and hearing
· Know how asking about the family tree can help identify a genetic condition
· Know the correct response to genetic questions that families ask
· Realize the issues the family has for initially coming to genetics
· Realize why the family later wants to come to genetics

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Trainers:

Tony Perszyk, MD Don Passal, MD