[DOWNLOAD] "Promoting the Health of Gender and Sexual Minorities" by NetCE ~ Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Promoting the Health of Gender and Sexual Minorities
- Author : NetCE
- Release Date : January 01, 2018
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,Medical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 262 KB
Description
More individuals who identify as gender and sexual minorities and their families want culturally appropriate information as well as support and referral. The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with strategies that promote cultural competency when treating and caring for these patients, supporting the concept of patient-centered care. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Define multiple terms related to the concept of sexual identity.
2. Define heterosexism and homophobia and identify how they may be barriers to increasing professional awareness of gender and sexual minorities (GSM).
3. Summarize myths related to the GSM population.
4. Describe research challenges related to the GSM population.
5. Describe select theoretical models related to the development of one's sexual identity (the "coming-out" process).
6. Cite unique health and safety concerns experienced by the GSM population and available resources that healthcare professionals can provide to these patients and their families.
7. Identify culturally appropriate strategies useful for implementing skills, including the application of crosscultural communication.
This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.