LGBTQ Cultural Competence Training approved for Washington, DC (as per a public health priorities education for nurses)
- Continuing education credit hours 2.00
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
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Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this continuing education course, you will be prepared to provide effective and respectful care for patients identifying as LGBTQ+. Specific learning objectives to address potential learning gaps include:
Describe terminology that is inclusive and respectful of the LGBTQ+ community.
Summarize health disparities, health risk factors, and clinical implications specific to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Discuss legal issues associated with quality care for LGBTQ+ patients.
Identify best practices regarding collecting and protecting patient information for LGBTQ+ patients.
Discuss elements of culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients, including physical space, informational materials, patient communication, and staff training.
Examine the intersection of oppression, discrimination, and cultural biases in order to provide nondiscriminatory care.
Course Description
Washington, DC, required LGBTQ cultural competence training.
This course fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education pertinent to cultural competency or specialized clinical training that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) patients for licensed health professionals in Washington, DC. Discuss culturally competent care, patient privacy, legal issues, health risk factors, and clinical implications.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
Accredited and Approved Nationwide High-Quality CEU Courses since 1998.
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