Nurses aim to deliver quality patient care that focuses on the individual, with compassion and acceptance. Sometimes, personal biases and lack of knowledge or experience negatively impact our care. The transgender community has often reported high levels of discrimination in health care settings. The purpose of this course; therefore, is aimed at addressing transgender patient health care issues, with the goal of improving health outcomes in this underserved population.
Course Publication Date:
April 09, 2024
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Maureen Sullivan-Tevault RN, BSN, CEN, CDCES |
| Course No: | LGBTQIA-24 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Leadership & Case Management
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Learning Objectives
Describe the differences between sex and gender
Discuss what is meant by the term implicit bias
Outline ways that healthcare providers can make the care of the transgender patient more inclusive
List issues that may negatively affect the mental health of a transgender person
Verbalize the goal of gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT)