The purpose of this webinar is to provide the learner with fundamental information regarding the rapidly growing field of direct to consumer testing. The goal is to provide learners with a strong foundation as well as resources to find additional reputable information. Topics for discussion include: (1) what direct to consumer genetic testing is and why it has become so popular; (2) applications of direct to consumer testing and the type of information they can provide; (3) how the testing works; (4) the strengths and limitations of direct-to-consumer testing; (5) factors that can impact results; (6) implications of direct-to-consumer testing on health care. Case studies from several clinical settings will be provided.