LGBTQ Cultural Competence Training approved for Washington, DC (as per a public health priorities education for nurses)

1. Describe terminology that is inclusive and respectful of the LGBTQ+ community.
2. Summarize health disparities, health risk factors, and clinical implications specific to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
3. Discuss legal issues associated with quality care for LGBTQ+ patients.
4. Identify best practices regarding collecting and protecting patient information for LGBTQ+ patients.
5. Discuss elements of culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients, including physical space, informational materials, patient communication, and staff training.
6. Examine the intersection of oppression, discrimination, and cultural biases in order to provide nondiscriminatory care.

REQUIRED FOR WASHINGTON, DC, this course fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education pertinent to cultural competency or specialized clinical training that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) patients for licensed health professionals in Washington, DC.

Nursing

REQUIRED FOR WASHINGTON, DC, this course fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education pertinent to cultural competency or specialized clinical training that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) patients for licensed health professionals in Washington, DC.

• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
• This course is approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.

Occupational Therapy

REQUIRED FOR WASHINGTON, DC, this course fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education pertinent to cultural competency or specialized clinical training that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) patients for licensed health professionals in Washington, DC.

• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 06447. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 2.00 CEUs, xxx aotaEdLevel xxx, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy

REQUIRED FOR WASHINGTON, DC, this course fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education pertinent to cultural competency or specialized clinical training that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) patients for licensed health professionals in Washington, DC.

• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Approval of physical therapy continuing education credit varies by state. Confirm approval with your state’s licensing agency before you take the course for CE credit. See Physical Therapy CE Approval for more information.

Contact Hours: 2.00

Course Availability: Expires 2026-02-01