August 2024 Issue
Improve care and equity with OutCare's LGBTQ+ courses
Optum is partnering with OutCare Health, a national nonprofit that specializes in LGBTQ+ healthcare equity, to offer training courses and continuing education units* (CEUs) at no cost to you.
OutCare also equips you with a suite of other resources, including a dedicated Q&A for advice and guidance, and tools to enhance your affirming care practice.
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We empower you to bridge care gaps, ensuring LGBTQ+ people feel respected, understood, and valued. Start today to contribute to more equitable healthcare systems for everyone.
Register for these on-demand courses:
The 101 Training – Optum
This comprehensive module covers LGBTQ+ terminology, disparities, communication and resources. One CEU credit; duration 1 hour
The LGBTQ+ Mental Health Training – Optum
Learn about a variety of topics including terminology, history, minority stress, mental health disparities, interventions and resources. One CEU credit; duration 1 hour
The LGBTQ+ Trauma-Informed Care Training – Optum
Deepen your understanding of trauma experienced within LGBTQ+ populations. Explore trauma screenings and tools and learn practical approaches for delivering trauma-informed care. One CEU credit; duration 1 hour
The LGBTQ+ Child and Adolescent Mental Health Training – Optum
This two-part training provides an in-depth look at the mental health challenges unique to gender diverse and transgender children and adolescents. It covers essential terminology, the effects of societal stigma and how mental health conditions intersect with gender diversity. Two CEU credits; duration 2 hours
The National LGBTQ+ Curriculum – Optum
Diverse presenters across the U.S. will provide eight trainings on key LGBTQ+ topics, including history, mental health, primary care and gender-diverse health. Four CEU credits; duration 4-5 hours.
For questions, please email OutCare: info@outcarehealth.org