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LGBTQ+ Awareness

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This LGBTQ+ Awareness online training has been designed to give a deeper understanding of the key issues LGBTQ+ workers face and help create an inclusive environment for all employees. The training looks at the definition of gender identity and sexual orientation, research, understanding of discrimination, hate crime, LGBTQ+ in education and much more.

Course Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2-3 Hours

Accreditation: CPD Certified

Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate

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Description

This training is designed to give learners a much deeper understanding of the key issues facing LGBTQ+ workers and how to ensure that they are safeguarded in the workplace

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to create an inclusive environment for all employees through their policies and procedures.

This LGBTQ+ Awareness training course will widen your awareness of gender identity and sexual orientation, and includes the following subject topics:

  • The definition of gender identity and sexual orientation, Gender Identity Disorder (GID) and Gender Dysphoria
  • The definition and usage of words, including ‘queer’, ‘pansexual’, ‘non-binary’ etc. 
  • The processes involved in transitioning
  • Research and understanding of discrimination
  • Hate crime, minority stress 
  • LGBTQ+ health issues, both mental and physical, and the difficulties of accessing appropriate healthcare
  • Children and young people, gender identity and sexuality
  • LGBTQ+ in education
  • Pride

This LGBTQ+ Awareness course covers personal experiences and case studies, educational downloads, and a discussion of a whole-school approach, links to relevant organisations, interactive infographics including relevant statistics, and a timeline detailing the gains made in LGBTQ+ awareness. Challenges to test a learner’s knowledge are also included.

This LGBTQ+ training would be useful for those working in healthcare, education and youth workers.

What you'll learn

  • Explain what is meant by LGBTQ+, gender identity disorder and gender dysphoria
  • Explain what is meant by minority stress
  • Outline the challenges, health inequalities and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people in society
  • Describe bullying faced in school
  • Outline actions schools and colleges can take to build a supportive environment

Suitable for

  • Nurses
  • Hospital Workers
  • Social Worker
  • Care workers

Certification

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Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.

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Once you have completed your purchase, you will be able to send the course(s) to other people using your system account with Enable by entering the learner’s email address so that they may access the training and set up their own system account with our Learning Management System.

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