Standards of Care for the Health of Transexual, Transgender, and Gender Non-conforming People

About the Course:

This course is based on research designed to provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist transsexual, transgender and gender non-conforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving personal comfort with their gendered selves, maximize overall health and achieve self-fulfillment.

Journal/Publisher:

International Journal of Transgenderism

Publication Date:

Edition 7, 2011

Author

Coleman, E., Bockting

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about transsexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming people. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify standards of care for the health of transsexual, transgender and gender non-conforming people.

2. Explain the methodology and procedures used by health care professionals in the care of transsexual, transgender and gender non-conforming people.

3. Interpret and evaluate the results presented and the implications they suggest.