Gain insight and best practices from experts with decades of experience in LGBTQ culturally competent healthcare throughout the lifespan.
LGBTQ Health Equity Training Courses for 2023
The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity offers a variety of training courses for medical professionals across several important topics. If your organization would like to schedule a training session for a large group, please e-mail The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity or call us at 410-837-2050 x1049.
Trainers: Kate Bishop, Randall Leonard LCSW-C
Credits: CE, CME
Clinicians and other healthcare workers serve sexual and gender minority people every day, but adequate preparation about supporting these populations is rarely offered professional training. Using a Cultural Humility framework, this workshop provides a broad overview of LGBTQ+ terms, gender identity concepts, cultural beliefs, health disparities, and barriers to accessing services, as well as best practice strategies for creating an affirming care experience.
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September 27, 2023 - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Kate Bishop
October 11, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Kate Bishop
October 25, 2023 - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Randall Leonard
November 8, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Kate Bishop
November 15, 2023 - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Randall Leonard
December 6, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Kate Bishop
December 13, 2023 - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Randall Leonard
Trainer: Deborah Dunn, PA-C
Credits: CE, CME
This workshop will present cutting-edge affirming treatment approaches for gender diverse adolescents and adults with a nationally-recognized expert in the field. Content includes key terminology and concepts, medical and surgical treatment options, co-occurring mental health conditions, cardiovascular health, cancer screenings, and sexual health, as well as specific content on dosing and lab protocols for prescribing hormone therapy. Behavioral Health clinicians will gain insight into the benefits of collaborating with medical providers to support client well-being.
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September 22, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
October 6, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
November 14, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
December 8, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
December 12, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Trainer: Deborah Dunn, PA-C
Credits: CE, CME
This workshop is designed primarily for prescribers and other clinical staff who work in direct patient care, continuing to outline affirming treatment approaches for gender diverse adolescents and adults with a nationally-recognized expert in the field. Content includes a more complex exploration of medical and surgical treatment options including specific content on dosing and lab protocols for prescribing hormone therapy. Case examples and ample time for Q&A promote learning.
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October 13, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
November 17, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
December 19, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Trainer: Deborah Dunn, PA-C
Credits: CE, CME
Building on Foundations of Gender Affirming Care levels 1 and 2, this workshop is designed primarily for prescribers who work in direct patient care, continuing to outline affirming treatment approaches for gender diverse adolescents and adults with a nationally-recognized expert in the field. Content includes a more complex exploration of medical and surgical treatment options, including challenges and questions shared by participants. Case examples and ample time for Q&A promote learning.
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October 20, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
December 1, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Trainer: Dr. Elyse Pine, MD
Credits: CE, CME
Join us for an introduction to gender care for children and adolescents with a pediatric endocrinologist who is a nationally recognized expert in the field. This interactive workshop will explore treatment for gender expansive youth at each stage of development, including medical options to delay puberty and hormone therapy regimens. The session will also include special considerations for transgender adolescents such as family acceptance, dating, sexual health, and fertility preservation.
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October 19, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Trainer: James Griffin, PsyD
Credits: CEU
This workshop is intended to prepare behavioral health providers to appropriately assess clients seeking Gender Affirming Surgical procedures through the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) standards of behavioral health care for gender diverse individuals. Participants will review common psychosocial concerns, behavioral health needs, treatment goals, ethical considerations, surgical-candidate assessment and advocacy in gender affirming care and will become familiar with best practices in composing surgery recommendation letters. Finally, learners will explore the integrated care role of behavioral health clinicians in surgical-candidate assessment and support.
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December 15, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
