LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care.

Catalog description

Elective to build knowledge about LGBTQIA+ community, considerations in healthcare, discrimination, gender-affirming care, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and access to care pertinent to the LGBTQIA+ community. Students beginning with any level of knowledge, upon completion of this course will: understand LGBTQIA+ terminology and inclusive language, critically analyze US healthcare systems to identify challenges and barriers to healthcare for LGBTQIA+ community and discuss common pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies and interventions used by the LGBTQIA+ community.