Description: In a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, it may feel as if changes occur on a weekly, if not daily, basis. This is none the more evident on the forefront of diversity, equity and inclusion. This webinar will provide an overview of health care needs for gender diverse persons, with an emphasis on social determinants of health and health equity. Learners will be provided with information regarding preferred language, best practices, and strategies to create an inclusive health care environment. 

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Describe health inequities faced by gender diverse persons
• Generate strategies to create a gender inclusive health care environment

Instructor:  Brayden N. Kameg, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, CNE

Audience: Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists and Social Workers

Note: You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

Continuing Education Credits:

Nurses:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

In order to receive contact hours for the live event, nurses must attend the entire webinar and complete the evaluation. For the on-demand self-study they must also complete a post-test with a minimum passing score.

Occupational Therapists: 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05598. This distance learning interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, foundational knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapists:
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours.  Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.  This course has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. 

The following states require continuing education units with no state-specific approval:  CT, IA, and WA

Physicians:

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is registered by the State of Illinois to sponsor continuing education programs for social workers.

This program will award 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours.

Sponsor License #159001466.

Speech-Language Pathologists:

Disclosures:

CME Leadership and Staff:
Ben Friedman, Director of CME - Has nothing to disclose.
Rebecca Bagdy, Executive Director, Academy - Has nothing to disclose.

Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.

Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Brayden N. Kameg, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, CNE - Has nothing to disclose.

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.

Additional requirements include:

• Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
• JavaScript and Cookies enabled
• Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators
• Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter or email or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.