New York LGBTQ+ Affirming Care: Foundational Training
Providing culturally competent and affirming care is an essential component of quality healthcare. This course explores the foundations of LGBTQ+ affirming care, cultural competency, health equity, inclusive communication, and professional responsibilities. Learners will examine practical strategies for supporting dignity, autonomy, confidentiality, and respectful interactions while helping create welcoming care environments that promote equitable access and positive health outcomes.
30 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define key LGBTQ+ terminology commonly used in healthcare settings.
- Explain the importance of LGBTQ+ affirming care.
- Describe the role of cultural competency in providing quality care.
- Recognize factors that contribute to health disparities and inequities.
- Demonstrate respectful and inclusive communication practices.
- Support dignity, autonomy, confidentiality, and person-centred care.
- Identify strategies for creating inclusive and welcoming care environments.
- Apply professional responsibilities related to equitable and non-discriminatory care.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
