Genetic Disease Screening Program
Webinars
The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) has webinars for its various programs:
- Prenatal Screening Program
- Inclusion of Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening to the California Prenatal Screening Program
- The California Prenatal Screening Program Town Hall: Adding to the Prenatal Screening Panel
- Discussing Genetic Conditions and Screen-Positive Results
- CalGenetic Portal: New Features and Additional Training
- cfDNA Screening: A Clinical Overview
Prenatal Screening Program
Inclusion of Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening to the California Prenatal Screening Program (webinar recorded March 6, 2024)
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Title: Inclusion of Sex Chromosome Aneuploidy Screening to the California Prenatal Screening Program
Published: 4/13/2024
Duration: 1:29:18 |
The above webinar reviews the inclusion of sex chromosome aneuploidies (SCAs or X and Y chromosome variations) to the California Prenatal Screening Program cfDNA panel, including operational changes for ordering cfDNA screening, key transition logistics, revised result mailers and authorized follow-up services for screen positive cases. Patient counseling considerations and resources for patient education are also presented.
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The Genetic Disease Screening Program has designated this enduring content activity for a maximum of
1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. The Genetic Disease Screening Program, California Department of Public Health is accredited by the California Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. None of the speakers, planners or staff involved with this activity have financial relationships with ineligible companies or commercial interests. This activity has not received commercial support.
The California Prenatal Screening Program Town Hall: Adding to the Prenatal Screening Panel (webinar recorded November 7, 2023)
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Title: The California Prenatal Screening Program Town Hall: Adding to the Prenatal Screening Panel
Published: 11/13/2023
Duration: 1:04:25
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Discussing Genetic Conditions and Screen-Positive Results (webinar recorded August 3, 2023)
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Title: Discussing Genetic Conditions and Positive Results with Patients
Published: 8/8/2023 Duration: 1:02:24
CME: No longer offered
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A special panel of speakers presented on the importance of sensitive delivery of prenatal screening and diagnosis results, the long-term impact of the diagnosis moment, implicit and explicit bias, as well as key recommended practices and resources.
Speakers included:
- Stephanie Meredith, MA, Director, Lettercase National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Resources, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky
- Noemi Spinazzi, MD, Medical Director, Charlie’s Clinic, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Down Syndrome Clinic
- Katie Stoll, MA, CGC, Director, Genetic Support Foundation
Webinar Resources
- Sheets et al (2011) Practice Guidelines for Communicating a Prenatal or Postnatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome: Recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Journal of Genetic Counselling
- Meredith S et al (2023)
Recommendations to improve the patient experience and avoid bias when prenatal screening/ testing.
Disability and Health Journal
- Saul A and Meredith SH, (2016)
Beyond the Genetic Diagnosis: Providing Parents What They Want to Know.
Pediatrics in Review
CalGenetic Portal: New Features and Additional Training (webinar recorded January 25, 2023)
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Title: CalGenetic Portal: New Features and Additional Training
Published: 1/30/2023 Duration: 18:10
CME: No longer offered
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cfDNA Screening: A Clinical Overview (webinar recorded April 18, 2022)
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Title: A Clinical Overview of cfDNA Screening: CA Prenatal Program Screening Webinar 1 Published: 4/22/2022 Duration: 1:30:58
CME: No longer offered
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Webinar Resources
Presenter Slide Decks
- Prenatal Screening Program Changes, PNS Program Staff (PDF)
- Clinical Overview of cfDNA, Dr. Mary Norton, UCSF, Division Chief, Maternal Fetal Medicine (emailed directly to webinar attendees)
- Prenatal Screening in Practice and Health Equity, Dr. Jasmine Lai, Scripps Clinic, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist (PDF, 2.6MB)
If you are having difficulty accessing this content, please contact CDPH at
GDSP.Communications@cdph.ca.gov to request this information in an alternate format.
PNS Program Web Pages
Newborn Screening Program
California Newborn Screening Program 2024 New NBS Disorders (webinar recorded June 13, 2024)
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Title: California Newborn Screening Program 2024 New NBS Disorders
Published: 16/13/2024
Duration: 2:10:59
CME: No longer offered
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California Newborn Screening Program and Provider Responsibilities (webinar recorded November 2, 2023)
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Title: California Newborn Screening Program and Provider Responsibilities
Published: 11/6/2023 Duration: 1:19:14
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The California Newborn Screening Program and Provider Responsibilities webinar was held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 5:00 pm. This webinar presented an overview of the California Newborn Screening Program process, its importance for infant health, key benefits, and the vital role of the prenatal and antenatal primary care provider.