Caring for the Transgender Person

Tracking # 20-1170040

$20.00

4.9 (8 ratings)

Educator FAST CE FOR LESS, INC.

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

• Define gender identity as is relates to the transgender person.

• Recognize discrimination that the transgender person may experience in gaining employment, housing, and access to healthcare.

• Review hormone replacement therapy and surgical interventions for gender affirming care.

• Understand current federal legislation and how state laws may vary regarding transgender care.

• Review nursing considerations for providing care to a transgender person in a healthcare setting.

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.

Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

Course overview

In recent years, increasing awareness and recognition of diverse gender identities have highlighted the importance of healthcare professionals being well-versed in the care of transgender individuals. This is particularly important as an estimated 2.6 million Americans identify as transgender, accounting for 1% of the nation's adult population. This course examines the facets of competent care for transgender individuals, covering definitions, psychosocial challenges faced by this population, and terminology. It also discusses available therapies, such as hormone replacement therapy and surgical interventions, in addition to nursing considerations to enhance inclusivity in a healthcare setting.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h LGBTQ Topics

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h LGBTQ Topics

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h LGBTQ Topics

2h Sexual health

Nurse Practitioner

4h LGBTQ Topics

Registered Nurse

2h LGBTQ Topics (RN)

2h Sexual health (RN)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h LGBTQ Topics

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

4h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Professional Nurse

4h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Licensed Mental Health Technician

4h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

4h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General CE

Registered Nurse

4h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Continuing education relevant to CNP nursing specialty

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Continuing education relevant to CRNA nursing specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Continuing education relevant to CNS nursing specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients

Registered Nurse

4h Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

4h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

4h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Disclosure statements

Objectives

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

· Define gender identity as is relates to the transgender person.

· Recognize discrimination that the transgender person may experience in gaining employment, housing, and access to healthcare.

· Review hormone replacement therapy and surgical interventions for gender affirming care.

· Understand current federal legislation and how state laws may vary regarding transgender care.

· Review nursing considerations for providing care to a transgender person in a healthcare setting.

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.

Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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