Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): An Introduction for Healthcare Professionals
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 3 hours
Description
Get broad insight into the key issues surrounding Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing with this course for healthcare professionals.
Learn about the history, limitations, and ethical considerations of NIPT
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a timely issue in the UK. Already available within the private healthcare system, this maternal blood test is set to be offered by England’s National Health Service this year (NHS)
On this course, healthcare professionals will be introduced to the development, technology, along with ethical and legal considerations of NIPT. You will consider how and when to discuss NIPT with patients and the importance of patient choice. You will reflect on current NIPT practices, your personal experiences in the healthcare system, and improvements for the future.
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