Professional Certification

Genetic Counseling
Professional Certification Course

Guided by the NTHU Center for Bioinformatics, this professional course enhances "biomedical knowledge" and "counseling professionalism," assisting healthcare professionals, related practitioners, and students with genetic testing applications in precision medicine counseling.

CME Credits Pending
NTHU Supervised

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Course Introduction

2026 Gene Counseling Professional Certification

Purpose: Under the guidance of the Bioinformatics Center of National Tsing Hua University, this professional course enhances "biomedical knowledge" and "counseling competency" through the "Gene Counseling Professional Certification" program, helping medical personnel, related practitioners, and students address counseling needs for applying genetic testing in precision medicine.

Course Goals

Under the guidance of the Bioinformatics Center of National Tsing Hua University, the Gene Counseling Professional Certification course aims to train medical professionals and personnel of precision medicine companies in the following professional topics: Post Genome Era AI/Big Data integration, applications of next-generation genetic testing platforms, maternal-fetal medicine testing, precision medicine, and gene counseling ethics. This course is required for online medical personnel, biotech company staff, and students.

Course Format

Both online and on-site components must be completed.

Course Notes

  1. Course materials will be mailed after registration and payment. If you have not received them within 3 business days (excluding public holidays), please contact: 06-2695829 or tnwang@i-genomics.com.tw.
  2. The on-site certification exam draws 20 questions from the practice questions at the end of the course materials. Candidates who pass with 80+ on the day or within a three-day retest window receive the certificate.

Instructors

NamePositionEducation
Ta-Chien TsengProfessor, College of Life Sciences and Medicine, National Tsing Hua UniversityB.S. Control Engineering, NYCU; Ph.D. Life Science, NTHU
Ming-Wei SuInformation Manager, Taiwan Biobank, Academia SinicaPh.D. Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming University
Hsiao-Fang SunDirector, Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Medicine, NCKUPh.D. Genetics, University of Wisconsin (USA)
Chung-Ming LoClinical Psychologist, Sin-Lau Hospital Madou BranchM.S. Psychology, National Taiwan University; former clinical psychologist roles at NCKU Hospital, Department of Health Chia-Nan Psychiatric Center, NCKU Behavioral Medicine Institute, E-Da Hospital Cancer Center
Hou-Wei ChuBiomedical Manager, Taiwan Biobank, Academia SinicaPh.D. Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center
Chung-Ke ChangAdministrative Manager, Taiwan Biobank, Academia SinicaPh.D. Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University (USA)
Tzu-Hung HsiaoAssociate Researcher, Medical Research Dept., Taichung Veterans General HospitalPh.D. Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University
Shu-Hua ChiangGeneral Manager, Insight Genomics Inc.M.A. Educational Management, National University of Tainan

Online Courses

CourseInstructor
Introduction to Precision Medicine and Genetic TestingProf. Ta-Chien Tseng
Gene Counseling EthicsMr. Chung-Ming Lo (Clinical Psychologist)
PharmacogenomicsDr. Tzu-Hung Hsiao
AI Applications in Genetic TestingDr. Ming-Wei Su
Genetic Testing in Maternal-Fetal MedicineProf. Hsiao-Fang Sun
Global Biobanks: Current Status and ApplicationsDr. Chung-Ke Chang

On-site Course

Date: 2026/6/17 (Wed)Course
13:30 - 15:00Introduction to Taiwan Biobank — Dr. Hou-Wei Chu
15:00 - 15:10Break
15:10 - 17:30Genetic Testing Report Counseling Practicum & Certification Exam — Ms. Shu-Hua Chiang

Venue: 1F Conference Hall, Department of Animal Science and Technology, National Taiwan University (No. 50, Lane 155, Sec. 3, Keelung Rd., Da'an District, Taipei)

Other Registration Information

Registration Period & AdmissionFrom now until June 12, 5:00 PM. Registration is confirmed once the online form is completed and payment is successful. If registrations exceed capacity, admission is determined by registration order.
Fee CoverageTuition for the course period.
Refund PolicyNo refunds within 7 days before the course begins. Your slot may be reserved for a future session.
Force MajeureIf, after the course begins, a participant cannot attend due to natural disasters or highly contagious diseases, refunds are issued proportionally based on missed days.
If the government suspends classes during the course, makeup sessions will be scheduled or sessions moved online.

Registration Channel & Contact:

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