Traveling Short Course

Survival Skills for the 21st Century: How to Shape Your Future as a Genetics Professional

Download the Traveling Short Course Preliminary Program Today!

Interested in applying your leadership experience for an enhanced professional and personal experience as a genetics professional? Do you have the skills to request the promotion you deserve? Would you like to utilize planning, negotiation and project management expertise to increase your productivity and success?

New for 2008! The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) invites you to attend the 2008 Traveling Short Course, “Survival Skills for the 21st Century: How to Shape Your Future as a Genetics Professional.” Register today!

As genetic professionals, you encounter scenarios on a daily basis that require true business skills, often that you receive little formal training to complete. The 2007 Short Course in Kansas City was extremely successful at recognizing and strengthening these skills, therefore NSGC would like to share this knowledge and opportunity with you.

The Traveling Short Course will take place in specific locations across the country on the following dates (click on the date and location for more specific information about each event):

November 10-11, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

NSGC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). NSGC is authorized by IACET to offer up to 1.0 Category 1 CEUs or 10 Category 1 contact hours for this program. The American Board of Genetic Counseling will accept CEUs authorized by NSGC for purposes of Genetic Counselor recertification. Sessions will include:

• Following Your Passion
• Flexibility – How to Adapt to Yourself and the Institution
• On the Management Track: Leadership Development
• How to Get the Most Out Of Your Annual Review
• Handling Conflict with Poise
• Leveraging Genetic Counseling Skills for Nontraditional Roles
• Finding a Career vs. Taking a Job
• Negotiating Your Way to Success
• Yoga in the Workplace/Balancing Work and Life

You can’t afford to miss this excellent opportunity to develop and reinforce your business skills – skills that will contribute to your overall success and boost your career.