Overview
This two hour course will educate healthcare providers and clinicians on culturally competent care for gender minorities (transgender and gender non-binary) and sexual minorities (lesbians, gays, and bisexuals). The course will review terminology and systems based approaches that will increase providers' knowledge of medical, sexual, and transition history from gender and sexual minorities in a culturally competent manner. Additionally the program will navigate the adverse outcomes associated with being a gender or sexual minority and the effects of minority stress theory and recommendations for providers to circumvent these outcomes. Primary care issues pertinent to this population will also be discussed, including screening for HIV and STDs, provision of HIV pre or post-exposure prophylaxis, and reproductive counseling. Finally an educational overview will be provided of the possible hormonal and surgical options available to patients seeking gender affirmation therapy.


The Council of the District of Columbia has approved Bill B21-0168 “LGBTQ Cultural Competency Continuing Education Amendment Act of 2015” . The law requires that two (2) credits of instruction pertinent to cultural competency or specialized clinical training that focuses on LGBTQIA patients must be included as part of the continuing education requirements for any license, registration, or certification. This program will provide 2.25 hours towards this requirement. Learn more or register online.



Objectives
Develop skills in order to provide a welcoming environment for LGBT patients
Obtain an appropriate medical, gender, sexual, and social history in a culturally competent manner
Identify when and how to screen for HIV and STDs in the LGBT population
Identify when and how to provide HIV pre and post-exposure prophylaxis in the LGBT population
Examine the process of medical and surgical gender affirmation therapy
Identify the perfect time to recommend Truvada Pre-Exposure prophylaxis
Define appropriate terms related to sexual and gender identity
Identify potential barriers for accessing healthcare among transgender and gender queer population
Apply inclusive language when communicating a diverse patient population

Registration
Physician: $125
Resident: $75
Fellow: $75
Physician Assistant: $75
Nurse Practitioner: $75
Nurse: $75
Allied Health Professional: $75

Accreditation
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.