Transgender Awareness in Adult Social Care
Course Code
BH/22/0601
Course Types
Webinar
Overview
People who are transgender, trans and non-binary are significantly more likely to experience difficulties with accommodation, worklessness and be subjected to hate crime. This course will give you an insight into the experience of people who are trans and increase your confidence and knowledge of working with people who are transgender and non-binary.
Start Date
Tuesday 7 June 2022
End Date
Tuesday 7 June 2022
Times
09:30 - 12:30
Number of Sessions
1
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Specifically in relation to social care you will consider:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- · consider your attitudes to trans and non-binary people
- · define and use appropriate language in relation to transgender issues
- · describe the psycho- social experience of people who are transgender and non-binary
- · explain what local services are available to people who are transgender and non-binary, including people experiencing hate crime
- · explain the relevance of the Law e.g. Equality Act and Gender Recognition Act.
Specifically in relation to social care you will consider:
- · how to change personal details
- · correct forms of address to use
- · some of the issues in providing and arranging care for people who are transgender
Additional information
The trainer for this event will be Jess Borthwick
Health Education and Improvement Wales have two useful modules with lots of transferable learning ([please note Welsh context) https://gpcpd.heiw.wales/clinical/gender-diversity/ and https://gpcpd.heiw.wales/clinical/transgender-health/
Tips for using Zoom
If you are not familiar with Zoom, please take a look and maybe try it out beforehand at
http://www.zoom.us/
There are some clear and concise instructions about getting started and how to join a Zoom meeting, along with short video tutorials - just click "support" on the home page.
A few key points;
1. You will not incur any charges for accessing the training via Zoom
2. You do not need to download Zoom if you are accessing the training via a pc or laptop.
3. If you plan to use your 'phone to access the training you will need to download the Zoom app from the Zoom website.
4. We recommend you use a laptop, pc or device with a larger screen than a 'phone if possible
5. Please check your device's audio and video is enabled and make sure it's working beforehand. You will find information about how to do this on Zoom.
6. If you decide to set up a basic Zoom account to access the training you will not be charged
7. In terms of security, you may need to use the password to join the meeting and you will be held in a waiting room until the trainer lets you in. Zoom is also encrypted.
Health Education and Improvement Wales have two useful modules with lots of transferable learning ([please note Welsh context) https://gpcpd.heiw.wales/clinical/gender-diversity/ and https://gpcpd.heiw.wales/clinical/transgender-health/
Tips for using Zoom
If you are not familiar with Zoom, please take a look and maybe try it out beforehand at
http://www.zoom.us/
There are some clear and concise instructions about getting started and how to join a Zoom meeting, along with short video tutorials - just click "support" on the home page.
A few key points;
1. You will not incur any charges for accessing the training via Zoom
2. You do not need to download Zoom if you are accessing the training via a pc or laptop.
3. If you plan to use your 'phone to access the training you will need to download the Zoom app from the Zoom website.
4. We recommend you use a laptop, pc or device with a larger screen than a 'phone if possible
5. Please check your device's audio and video is enabled and make sure it's working beforehand. You will find information about how to do this on Zoom.
6. If you decide to set up a basic Zoom account to access the training you will not be charged
7. In terms of security, you may need to use the password to join the meeting and you will be held in a waiting room until the trainer lets you in. Zoom is also encrypted.
Target Audience
Adult Social Care Providers / Assessment Services (BHCC) / Care Homes / Care Managers / Home Care Providers / Learning Disability Services / Mental Health Services / Nursing Homes / Occupational Therapists / Registered Managers
Course pre-requisites
Venue
Zoom, online learning session
Commissioner
Beatrice Gahagan (beatrice.gahagan@brighton-hove.gov.uk)
Event Trainers
Jess Borthwick
Enquiries
Pricing Bands
Tier 1
£0.00
Tier 2
£0.00
Tier 3
£70.00
Tier 4
£70.00
Tier 5
£85.00