Course Description

The City of Hope^® Intensive Course in Genomic Cancer Risk Assessment (GCRA) is a CME/CEU/MOC-accredited certificate program to address the need for professional training and proficiency in clinical cancer genetics for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Nurses, Genetic Counselors, and Geneticists. 

Successful completion of the Intensive Course confers membership to the Clinical Cancer Genetics Community of Practice (CCGCoP), an online community that brings cancer genetics practitioners from diverse practice settings together for continuing professional development, patient-centered support, and research collaborations, to promote quality care and improved patient outcomes across the U.S. and internationally.

Distance Learning and Workshops

We currently offer two tracks:

Track 1: 13 Weeks of Distance Learning (Virtual) and 4 days of Clinical Skills Development Workshops (In-person)

The full course experience includes thirteen weeks of Distance Learning followed by four days of in-person Clinical Skills Workshops to translate the course experience into clinical practice. 

Track 2: 13 Weeks of Distance Learning Only (Virtual)

For those who cannot join the full course experience, this offering includes only the online core course section.

Core Course Structure:

• 13 weeks of online distance learning comprised of two to four recorded modules, assignments, and quizzes each week.
• Live web conferencing for the course orientation and weekly curriculum review.
• Attendance is required for live Friday sessions each week, via web conference from 8:30 to 10 a.m. PDT. Friday session discussion is centered on reviewing module questions, faculty content updates, and teaching cases.
• Participation is required in a minimum of five (live or recorded) web-based GCRA Case Conference sessions.
  Live Case Conferences are available on Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. PDT, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. PDT, and Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. PDT
• Coursework consists of weekly quizzes, surveys, and patient-centered assignments/exercises.

Clinical Skills Development Workshops

• In addition to thirteen weeks of Distance Learning, the full course experience includes all the above web-based sessions, activities, and resources, followed by four days of in-person interactive Clinical Skills Development Workshops to translate the course experience into clinical practice.
• Apply Early! Limited space is available for the Clinical Skills Development Workshops.

Continuous Post Course Support

Upon successful completion of the course, all participants are integrated as members of the Clinical Cancer Genetics Community of Practice (CCGCoP) for ongoing evidence-based resources, clinical practice support, and professional networking with other GCRA providers across the U.S. and internationally.