Gender Identity Training

Video

1.5 Hours

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As a Jointly Accredited Organization, NetCE is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers participating in this intermediate to advanced course will receive 1.5 Cultural Competency continuing education clock hours.

Course Overview
This training program is designed to empower medical and mental health professionals with essential knowledge in providing inclusive care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals. By deepening the understanding of transgender experiences and unique health needs, the program aims to boost the number of professionals confident in supporting these communities, fostering trust and improving overall patient care.

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

Describe the differences between transgender, cisgender, and nonbinary identities.
Outline the different types of transition (social, medical, legal) and how they may influence a patient or client's healthcare needs.
Identify some unique health considerations for transgender and nonbinary clients/patients.
Review the importance of inclusive language when discussing a transgender patient's medical history.
Apply inclusive practices to facility operations, such as adjusting forms and EHR systems to better accommodate gender identity and anatomical inventory.
Create an inclusive questionnaire for patient intake that respects gender identity and sexual orientation, ensuring patient comfort and privacy.
Evaluate their own language and behaviors in healthcare settings to ensure they align with best practices for respecting transgender and nonbinary clients/patients.

About the Author/Presenter
Kez Cesarz, is the Trans and Non-binary Resource Coordinator with the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin. Kez is a transmasculine non-binary human dedicated to uplifting the voices and rights of the LGBTQ+ community. With a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and an associate degree in criminal justice, Kez blends their academic background with their lived experiences to advocate for marginalized communities.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Counselor, Nursing, Physician, Psychology, Social Work

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us

Gender Identity Training

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

Describe the differences between transgender, cisgender, and nonbinary identities.
Outline the different types of transition (social, medical, legal) and how they may influence a patient or client's healthcare needs.
Identify some unique health considerations for transgender and nonbinary clients/patients.
Review the importance of inclusive language when discussing a transgender patient's medical history.
Apply inclusive practices to facility operations, such as adjusting forms and EHR systems to better accommodate gender identity and anatomical inventory.
Create an inclusive questionnaire for patient intake that respects gender identity and sexual orientation, ensuring patient comfort and privacy.
Evaluate their own language and behaviors in healthcare settings to ensure they align with best practices for respecting transgender and nonbinary clients/patients.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us