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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Spaces

The LGBTQ+ population faces disproportionate health risks related to marginalization and discrimination, which may be further intensified with a hostile political climate. LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces are needed to help decrease existing disparities and work towards health equity. Explore ways to improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the workplace, virtual environments, and when designing and implementing surveys. Discover tools and resources for responding and taking action.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

    • Discuss how trends in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation can affect population health.
    • Summarize benefits of LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces.
    • Examine workplace policies for LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
    • Describe components of LGBTQ+ inclusive virtual spaces.
    • Recognize when it is appropriate to include sexual orientation/gender identity questions in a survey.

Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "save and exit" as needed).

Duration:  ~90 minutes

Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, MCHES, RDN

Subject Matter Experts: Uma Nair, PhD, Associate Professor, University of South Florida; Tarnia Newton, DNP, FNP-C, Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Arizona College of Nursing

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Published: 7/2024

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team through November 2025.


Credits apply to:

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5  total Category I continuing education contact hours (1.0 Advanced level, 1.5 continuing competency credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
  • Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): 1.5  credits
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: 1.5 credits
  • Continuing Professional Education Units for Dietitians (CPEUs): As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the WRPHTC is approved to offer continuing professional education units by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. The WRPHTC designates this activity for 1.5 contact hours for dietitians. Dietitians should enter activities as type 102 on their Activity Log.

Accreditation Statements


The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team through November 2025.
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.



Skill Level: Advanced
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_LGBTQIS
Category 1 Credits: 1.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.5
Advanced Credits: 1.0
Total IPCE Credits: 1.5 IPCE Credits
RD Total Credits: 1.5 CPEU for Dietitians
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Physicians: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Interprofessional: 1.5 IPCE Credits
Nursing Total Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hours
Primary Tier: Tier Two
Secondary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Health Equity Skills
Secondary Domain: Communication Skills
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