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Trainings and Education

Advancing LGBTQ health equity starts by educating those at the top of our social power structures: the health care systems, services, and employers that our LGBTQ communities rely on. The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity offers a wide variety of training and education programs to help organizations—and the people within them—create successful cultures of inclusion.

Workplace Training

Customized training programs for organizations committed to supporting diversity in the workplace.
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Professional Development

CME/CEU continuing education programs focused on caring for LGBTQ patient populations. Learn more by e-mailing [email protected] or call us at 410-837-2050 x1049.
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Workplace Training

What Our Clients Say

“The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity has provided training to our organization over the past several years. Their training is exceptional and has allowed our staff to grow professionally. I highly recommend their trainings.”

--Chloe Perez, LCSW-C, LICSW
President and CEO, Hearts & Homes for Youth

For organizations, schools, and employers seeking to create a culture of inclusion and reduce LGBTQ social and health inequities, we are here to help. We offer a selection of training programs to choose from, or we can design a customized program that meets your organization’s unique goals and needs.

 Sample Topics

  • Inclusion & Equity
  • Fundamentals of LGBTQ health care 
  • LGBTQ social and health inequities
  • Identifying & addressing implicit bias and blindspots
  • Collecting & utilizing sexual orientation/gender identity (SOGI) data
  • Understanding gender identity
  • Gender-affirming health care across the lifespan

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To learn how to bring an equity and inclusion training program to your team or organization, please e-mail The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity or call us at 410-837-2050 x1049.

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Professional Development

Due to COVID-19, all professional development programs are currently being offered virtually. Please e-mail or call 410-837-2050 x1049 for a list of available courses.

The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity is dedicated to helping health care professionals stay informed of the latest evidence-based best practices in LGBTQ health care. Our accredited professional development courses give you and your team the opportunity to earn CEUs/CMEs/CNEs while advancing your knowledge, improving patient outcomes, and creating an inclusive, stigma-free health care setting.

Sample Course Topics

  • Identifying & Addressing Implicit Bias
  • Collecting & Utilizing Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (SOGI) Data
  • Managing Anxiety & Depression for LGBTQ Populations
  • Providing Culturally Appropriate Health Care for LGBTQ Persons of Color
  • Minority Stress: Double Trouble – How Nurses Can Help
  • Best Practices in Gender-Diverse Care
  • Medical Options for Transgender Youth
  • Primary Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adults
  • Surgical Options for Transgender Care
  • Equity: Nursing Care of Gender-Diverse Populations
  • Ethical Considerations for Serving Gender-Diverse Youth and Their Families
  • Ethical Considerations in Affirming Care for Non-Binary Individuals
  • Ethical Considerations for Providing Surgical Readiness Assessments
  • LGBTQ Youth Tobacco Prevention

Learn More

For a list of currently available courses, or to learn more about participating in our professional development programs, please e-mail The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity or call us at 410-837-2050 x1049.

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