LGBT Elder Cultural Competency Training Program (N4A Members discount)

Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/26/2017 - 06/21/2027
12:00 am

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This is a 1.5 hour interactive and comprehensive online course. This course is designed to fill an educational gap for professionals who work with older adults; to help them to better understand key concepts, vocabulary, and the many barriers faced by older adults in the LGBT community.

Learning Outcomes:

-Increased understanding of diversity among seniors, their families and caregivers
-Better understanding of the concepts of sexual orientation and gender identity
-Increased awareness of environments that are characterized by inclusion, respect, and dignity
-Tools for learning inclusive communication skills with LGBT seniors, their families, and caregivers
-Lessons on how to use affirmative language for appropriate interaction with the LGBT community
-Action plans to care for LGBT seniors