Health Equity: LGBTQ+ Online Course Spring 2022


When

5/19/2022 – 6/23/2022

Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm MST

Cost

No cost for registrants.

Primary Competency

Cultural Competency Skills
Description

Eliminating health disparities and improving health among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals is imperative to achieving health equity. This introductory online course is about understanding the issues - we will examine ourselves and work to better understand the experience of those in the LGBTQ community.

This six-week online learning experience approaches the issue of LGBTQ health from multiple perspectives. It will provide information and an opportunity for personal reflection, and ends with an introduction to action steps public health and health care can take to improve health outcomes for LGBTQ individuals.


 

WHAT TO EXPECT

This course will take 6 weeks to complete.

  • Online course materials
  • 6 live sessions (Please put these sessions on your calendar)
  • Course schedule – Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
    • May 9th – Course shell opens
    • May 19th – Live Learning Session 1 (extra half-hour, 12:00-1:30pm MST)
    • May 26th– Live Learning Session 2
    • June 2th– Live Learning Session 3
    • June 9th – Live Learning Session 4
    • June 16th– Live Learning Session 5
    • June 23rd– Live Learning Session 6

Online course materials

  • You will have activities to do on your own between the live meetings.  The activities will include things like watching videos and reading.
  • There will be a short assignment to complete in preparation for each live session. (Live sessions go quickly. Doing the activities and assignments helps you use the time well.)

Live Sessions

  • A facilitator will lead guided discussions and activities related to the online content with you and your classmates.
  • A topic expert will also be on hand to answer questions and engage in the discussion.
  • Live sessions give you the opportunity to connect concepts of evidence-based decision-making to your daily work.

Communication

  • You should receive 2 emails from us before the course begins.  Please email us at registration.rmphtc@ucdenver.eduif they do not show up in your inbox (please check your spam folder, as well).
    • Registration confirmation – immediately after registering
    • Course welcome and instructions – 2 weeks before the first live session

Technology

  • Live Sessions
    • You must join the Live Learning Sessions by video (an external webcam or built-in camera in your laptop, tablet, or smartphone).  Our staff can help you get set up if this is new for you.
  • Online course materials
    • You will be sent an invitation to the Learning Management System (Canvas) approximately 2 weeks before the first Live Learning Session.  You will need to sign in, do some activities and make sure that you know how to connect to the Live Learning Session.  Don’t worry about the technology!  We have staff to help you.  You’ll receive all the information you need once you log in.
Learning Objectives

In this course, you will:

  • Examine individual biases about LGBTQ communities
  • Develop a dictionary of terms related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
  • Summarize the health disparities experienced by LGBTQ individuals
  • Describe the unique needs of this population
  • Describe consequences of bias and discrimination
  • Analyze workplace and community practices that promote or prevent bias and discrimination
Length of Learning Opportunity
1.5 hour introductory live learning session + 5 one-hour live learning sessions = 6.5 hours
Registration Information
Click on the green "Register Now" button at the top left of this page. You will need to be logged in or will need to create an account prior to registering for this training. Creating an account will not automatically register you for this training. You will need to re-open this page and register. Please email registration.rmphtc@ucdenver.edu with registration questions.

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