Medical Management of Gender Diverse Populations

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

With the expansion of informed consent treatment models and increased acceptance and visibility of gender diversity there is an increasing need for providers who are able to competently provide gender affirming services. However, most formal education curriculums do not provide the knowledge necessary for providers to obtain confidence in management of the gender diverse patient. This session provides foundational information on medical management of gender dysphoria. Pharmacology content = 50%.

Objectives

Define gender dysphoria and non-conformity and identify treatment models for management of gender dysphoria.
Identify therapeutic options for management of gender dysphoria and gender diverse patients.
List medications commonly prescribed for treatment/management of gender dysphoria and indications for use.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses 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 number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.