Building Gender Literacy: Gender Affirmative Care Across the Lifespan

Friday, June 3, 2022, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, Behavioral Health Network, Hartford Hospital, Heublein Hall, Hartford, CT

• Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  
• Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Hartford HealthCare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.  Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program.  State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.  Hartford HealthCare maintains responsibility for this course.  Social workers completing this course receive 6.00 Social & Cultural Competence continuing education credits.
• Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation.  Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (6.00 hours), ASWB Contact Hour(s) (6.00 hours), CT DPH: Cultural Competence (6.00 hours), Pharmacology Education (2.50 hours)

Registration closes 6/2/2022 8pm

Featuring speakers recognized as experts in the field of gender health, and a panel discussion of people sharing their personal experiences, including both affirming and non-affirming healthcare practices. The panel will be followed by a Q&A.

1. Identify the disparate risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the LGBTQI+ community.
2. Review the recommended screening and treatment options for common STIs.
3. Discuss methods to prevent common STIs, including HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis options.
4. Discuss the diagnostic criteria and trajectory of gender dysphoria in children and adolescents.
5. Review the risks and benefits of medications that pause puberty.
6. Examine the risks and benefits of hormones that feminize and masculinize.
7. Identify common indications for facial feminization and surgical reconstruction of the transgender chest.
8. Describe requirements and WPATH-based standards of practice for gender affirming chest reconstruction.
9. Summarize the effects of gender-affirming operations on quality of life for transgender individuals.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

The Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education team adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing education.  Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests).  All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.