Week 6: Anatomy-Driven Cancer Screening and Trauma-Informed Care

This week, we will provide an overview of the current cancer screening guidelines for transgender patients. In addition, we will have an in-depth discussion about the importance of trauma-informed care practices, from screening for minority stress to modifying physical exams. Lastly, we will talk through unique considerations in transgender patient experiences.

Learning Objectives

  • Summarize consensus-based guidelines for transgender cancer screenings
  • List questions to ask to screen for trauma
  • Describe how to use a trauma-informed approach to care
  • Identify common missteps providers may make with SGM patients
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.00 Completion
  • 1.00 Certified Health Education Specialist/Master Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®/MCHES®)
  • 1.25 NASW
  • 1.25 Nursing CEU
Course opens: 
04/01/2021
Course expires: 
03/01/2023
Part of: 
Together, Equitable, Accessible, Meaningful Cancer Care for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients (TEAM SGM)
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Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.00 Completion
  • 1.00 Certified Health Education Specialist/Master Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®/MCHES®)
  • 1.25 NASW
  • 1.25 Nursing CEU
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