DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of concepts related to cultural competency and LGBTQ sensitivity in a long term care setting. This course was updated in 2018 to meet the California requirements for professionals working in assisted living and skilled nursing environments. By the end of this course learners will be able to:
- Explain why it is important to gain further knowledge about LGBT persons
- Recite the facts of the laws pertaining to the LGBT population in long term care
- Discuss challenges faced by LGBT seniors
- Identify opportunities regarding quality of life and marketing
- Identify solutions through awareness through training of staff and becoming a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment
This course is approved for LGBT under the following Core of Knowledge: Cultural Competency and Sensitivity to Aging LGBT Community.
This course is NOT for continuing education units or contact hours unless otherwise specified*; it is intended to contribute to staff training for skilled and non-skilled professionals working in a long term care setting (Skilled Nursing and Congregate Living Facilities) and is intended to meet the compliance requirements for California.
*This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for California RN, LVN, LPN, and CNA.
*Per California regulations, a time/pause mechanism must be incorporated in this online program. Navigation within this course is restricted in that each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. If a slide contains interactive elements, each element must be viewed in order to proceed in the module. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
Learners must pass a final exam with 80% or higher; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before March 31st, 2024.
Certificates available for download or printing immediately upon completion and transcripts will be available for 1-year from the date of enrollment.