Physical Exam Screening for Genetic Conditions

Introduces dysmorphology as the study of disordered development that results in recognizable features that fall outside of the range of normal human variation. Outlines the role of NPs in recognizing patterns of differences that may help understand if a young child has a specific medical issue caused by an underlying DNA change. 

Estimated time: 50 minutes

Learning Objectives

• • Learn how to undertake physical exam screening for genetic conditions and how to look for physical difference. 
  • Recognize different types of features and the language used to describe them. 
  • Know how to identify patterns of physical differences running together in one individual. 
  • Be able to create a care plan for a patient suspected to have a genetic condition. 

 

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