Description

This is a two-part interactive training for licensed clinicians and clinical trainees, designed to build foundational and advanced skills for gender-affirming clinical care. The first session provides foundational concepts and best practices, while the second session introduces advanced frameworks for ethical decision-making, evidence appraisal, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Training aligns with current standards (including WPATH SOC8), best practices, and recent research. Sessions balance lecture, discussion, and experiential activities, with some objectives given introductory treatment and supplementary readings for deeper exploration.

Learning Objectives

Session 1: Gender-Affirming Care 101

After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:

● Define and describe key concepts in gender identity, gender diversity, and intersecting social determinants.

● Summarize foundational evidence-based approaches to gender-affirming care, referencing evidence-based standards, including WPATH SOC8.

● Demonstrate the use of respectful, affirming language and culturally humble communication within clinical documentation and practice.

● Identify common barriers to affirming care, and articulate strategies to foster safe and equitable clinical environments.

Location:

Zoom

Date/Time:

Friday, March 13, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Presented by:

Laura Baker, MA, MFT

Continuing Education Units:

3 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 3

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Counseling Services

• Documentation

• Case Management

• Discharge and Continuing Care

• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: Yes

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

This course is not approved by the Nevada Certification Board.

Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

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