Course information
Dates: April 1st, 2024 – September 30, 2024
This course’s comprehensive approach provides an accessible and thorough explanation of concepts relevant to the transgender and the human experience. It presents and explores the psychological and physiological complexities of transgender individuals and the societal, economical, legal and other barriers and struggles they face in their access to quality healthcare.
Registration open!
What you’ll learn
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- The definitions and differences between gender identity and sexual orientation
- What gender dysphoria and how it affects transgender and gender non-binary individuals
- The provider’s role and responsibilities in health care for transgender and gender non-binary individuals
- Proper assessments and steps in the provision of gender-affirming health care
- The situation of the transgender community in the Caribbean and Latin America
- The barriers, facilitators and the reality of transgender health and long-term care
- The prevalence and correct treatment of mental health issues and STIS amongst transgender individuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I suitable to take this course?
This course is open to anyone who has an interest in the subject. However, its content was developed taking into account the population of the OECS countries. So we require that the participants, understanding this, be open and respectful. Apart from that, these would be some persons who can benefit from this course:
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- Health service providers (particularly sexual and mental health)
- People who work with Trans people
- Trans, nonbinary people
Is this course free?
All courses in the CVC Academy catalogue are free, as they are meant to serve vulnerable populations and those who work with and for them. The goal is to offer accessible learning opportunities to gain knowledge and develop useful skills so they can improve the quality of their own lives.Does this course offer a certificate?
Yes, all courses in the CVC Academy catalog offer a certificate upon successful completion of all mandatory lectures and graded exercises.What can I use this certificate for?
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- Add this certificate to your CV
- Use it as prerequisite to access other CVC Academy advanced tracks
Are there going to be Zoom sessions?
No, this re-run of the course doesn’t provide Zoom sessions.
