Online Course: Hereditary Cancer Risk and Management
The MAHP Foundation, MAHP member plans and the Michigan Department of Community Health Cancer Genomics Division are collaborating to promote cancer genomics best practices in genetic counseling and testing. As part of that collaboration, we have developed a one hour CME program: Hereditary Cancer Risk and Management. There is no charge to take this course. We hope that it will be helpful to your understanding of hereditary cancer risk and your skills in obtaining and evaluating family histories and recommending appropriate follow up for hereditary cancer risks.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Recognize the significance of family history in cancer risk
- Demonstrate the ability to recall key “red flags” and identify those at risk
- Describe features and risks of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome and other inherited conditions
- Become aware of the US Preventive Services task force grade B recommendation on genetic counseling and testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
- Provide appropriate referrals and follow up for patients at increased risk
- Recognize the difference between germline testing for hereditary cancer and somatic testing through gene assay
To take the course follows the link below to take a brief pre-test. You will be able to go directly to the course after you have completed the pre-test.
When you are done with the course, you need to return to this page and take the post-test. CME credit will not be provided unless you take the post-test and answer 80 percent of the questions correctly.
To take the pre-test and proceed to the course: http://mahpgenomic.mihealth.org/
To take the post-test and print your CME certificate: http://mahpgenomic.mihealth.org/posttest.aspx
Additional Resources
Several resources are available to help you learn more about hereditary cancer risk, and evidence based guidelines for genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk. Information for patients and families is also available. Information about these resources and links to access more information is presented in the course and is available below:
National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) Core Competencies
GeneTests - a publicly funded medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other healthcare providers, and researchers, available at no cost to all interested persons.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines
US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Grade B Recommendation for BRCA
Download PDFMichigan Informed Consent Law Brochure PDF
Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) – Cancer Genetics Clinical Directory -
Download PDF
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer review (Genetests.org)
PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome review (Genetests.org)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Criteria for coverage of BRCA1/2 testing
Resource Order Form PDF - Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Cancer Genomics Program
MDCH Genetics and Genomics Online Resources Page PDF – with live web links