This eLearning course is Part 1 of two modules containing the most critical and fundamental concepts related to the health care of transgender patients. Part 2 is Medical Visits and Sexual History-Taking Practices for Transgender and Non-Binary People.

About this Independent Study   

This activity was originally released on March 8, 2024 and is available for continuing education credit until March 7, 2026.     

Stigma and discrimination prevent transgender persons from accessing needed health care on a regular basis.  When they do access care, it is often sub-optimal because of providers’ lack of knowledge, preconceptions and bias based on the patient’s gender.  Additionally, the legal and social environment has become more hostile and intolerant toward transgender persons.  Tools, guidelines and other resources covering provider self-reflection, supportive communication, informed consent, history-taking, primary care and more will be shared with participants for their further study and growth.

Who Should Take This Course

Physicians, advanced practice nurses, physicians’ assistants, RNs, LVN/LPNs, medical assistants, social workers, community health workers, administrators

To Enroll

Select the radio button under the continuing education type that you need, then select the Enroll button above it. These buttons are at the right of the computer screen.

If you need to change your selection, unenroll from one course and enroll in the correct one.

Objectives

After completing this eLearning course, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between dimensions of gender and sexuality
• Explain the role discrimination, stigma, and unconscious bias have in affecting the health of transgender and non-binary clients
• Create a plan to implement a welcoming environment for transgender and non-binary clients
• Identify resources to increase skills, knowledge, and understanding in the care of transgender and non-binary clients 

Continuing Education 

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Upon successful completion of this activity 1.0 contact hours will be awarded.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA). Cardea is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Cardea designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following

• Attending the entire CE activity
• Completing the online evaluation
• Submitting an online CE Request

Continuing Education for Community Health Workers (CHW)

This course provides 1.5 hours of Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certified CHW and CHW-I Continuing Education.
(.5 Knowledge Base Skills, .5 Advocacy, .5 Communication Skills, .5 Interpersonal Skills.)

Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44 and continuing CHW-I hours in Texas, Certification #55.

Continuing Education for Social Workers (SW)

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886874323-4211) for 1 continuing education contact hours.

Registration & Fees

The eLearning course is free of charge. 

Disclosures

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible​ companies for those involved with the ability to control​ the content of this activity.​ 

Acknowledgments

We are grateful for the support and expertise of our subject matter experts in their assistance in the creation of the eLearning modules.

• billy parker, LCSW (they/them), consultant
• Lin-Fan Wang, MD MPH (she/her), consultant
• Mar Padilla, LMSW, MSEd, CHWI (they/them)