What will you learn in Health Across the Gender Spectrum Course
Understand gender identity, gender expression, and how they intersect with health.
Explore the challenges faced by transgender and gender-diverse individuals in healthcare settings.
Learn inclusive healthcare practices that affirm gender identity and promote dignity.
Recognize barriers to care and strategies for improving the patient experience.
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Gender Identity
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Key terminology (cisgender, transgender, nonbinary), lived experiences of gender-diverse individuals.
Hands-on: Personal narrative videos and guided reflection.
Module 2: Health Disparities & Barriers
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Healthcare inequalities, discrimination, mental health challenges.
Hands-on: Case studies on patient-provider interactions.
Module 3: Best Practices for Inclusive Care
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Culturally competent care, using inclusive language, supporting patient autonomy.
Hands-on: Role-playing scenarios and affirming care strategies.
Module 4: Voices of Experience
⏱️ 1 week
Topics: Interviews and real stories from transgender and gender-diverse people, family members, and providers.
Hands-on: Journaling exercises and discussion forums.
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Job Outlook
Increasing demand for inclusive healthcare professionals.
Essential for careers in nursing, social work, psychology, and public health.
Prepares learners to improve equity and respect in medical and educational environments.
Enhances communication and cultural competence in patient care.
Specification: Health Across the Gender Spectrum
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FAQs
- No prior healthcare experience required.
- Covers gender identity, expression, and their impact on health.
- Suitable for nurses, social workers, psychologists, and public health professionals.
- Focuses on inclusive, affirming care practices.
- Offers practical guidance to improve patient experiences across the gender spectrum.
- Explores healthcare discrimination and mental health challenges.
- Discusses access barriers in clinical and social settings.
- Case studies highlight patient-provider interactions.
- Provides strategies to reduce inequities in care.
- Prepares learners to advocate for gender-diverse patients.
- Role-playing scenarios for patient interactions.
- Techniques for culturally competent communication.
- Guidance on using inclusive language and supporting autonomy.
- Exercises to implement affirming care in real settings.
- Builds confidence in providing respectful and effective care.
- Prepares learners for nursing, psychology, social work, and public health.
- Enhances cultural competence and communication skills.
- Supports career advancement through inclusive care expertise.
- Promotes equity and respect in medical and educational environments.
- Certificate validates knowledge of gender-affirming healthcare practices.
- 4 modules: Introduction to Gender Identity, Health Disparities & Barriers, Best Practices for Inclusive Care, Voices of Experience.
- Each module: ~1 week at a moderate pace.
- Self-paced with lifetime access.
- Certificate awarded upon completion.
- Total duration: ~4 weeks.
