Advanced Training in Gender Affirming Care - Level 3

Description: Building on Foundations of Gender Affirming Care levels 1 and 2, this workshop is designed primarily for prescribers who work in direct patient care, continuing to outline affirming treatment approaches for gender diverse adolescents and adults with a nationally-recognized expert in the field. Content includes a more complex exploration of medical and surgical treatment options, including challenges and questions shared by participants. Case examples and ample time for Q&A promote learning.

Learning objectives:   

• Identify best practices in performing history-taking, sexual risk assessment, and physical exam techniques with Transgender and Nonbinary patients
• Explore the basic principals of treating gender dysphoria, including how to treat and manage masculinizing and feminizing medical transition, through case scenario discussion
• Integrate knowledge and prepare to counsel gender diverse patients about preventive care, fertility concerns, and gender affirming surgical options

Target audience:   Doctors, Physicians Assistants, Nurses, Behavioral Health Providers, medical care teams and clinical support staff
Content level: Advanced
Pre-requisites:  Fundamentals of Gender Affirming Care Levels 1 & 2
Available credits: 3 CME; 3 CE