Understanding TGI Patients’ Needs:

A Guide for Professional Care Providers

Build the knowledge and confidence to provide affirming, effective care for transgender and gender diverse patients and receive 2.5 Continuous Education credit.

Transgender and gender diverse (TGI) patients often face barriers in healthcare and behavioral health settings. Providers play an important role in creating safer, more affirming experiences.

This training offers practical guidance that can be applied directly in clinical and care environments.

Who It’s For

– Social workers

– Behavioral health providers

– Hospital and healthcare staff

– Care coordinators and case managers

What You’ll Gain

– Improve quality of care for TGI patients

– Strengthen patient trust and engagement

– Apply practical strategies in provider settings

– Better navigate systems impacting patients and families

About the Training

Timing: Available from May 1–31, 2026

Format: Self-pace online course Professional training

2.5 Continuing Education credit

Course Overview

This training is designed to meet continuing education standards for psychologists (APA) and related professionals by providing clinically relevant, evidence-informed content focused on improving care for transgender and gender-diverse (TGI) patients.

Key areas include foundational knowledge of gender diversity, behavioral health considerations, and the application of ethical and culturally responsive practices in clinical settings. The course also addresses communication strategies, systemic barriers to care, and practical approaches to integrating affirming practices into everyday professional work.