Originally presented October 14, 2020, as part of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network Patient Centered Care lecture series. This Self-Paced, Online Course expires November 10, 2021.
Presenters
Terri Phoenix, PhD
Director
LGBTQ Center
UNC Student Affairs
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Patricia Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN
Registered Nurse
Chemotherapy
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Meeting the Needs of Transgender Patients with Cancer
Terri Phoenix, PhD, and Patricia Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN, will discuss physical and psychological concerns of transgender patients who have active cancer or who are survivors. Session will address relevant terminology, recommended practices, and resources for continuing education.
Learning Objectives
- Define terms related to transgender and nonbinary identities
- Discuss the position statements from professional organizations (ANA, ASCO, Joint Commission) regarding treatment of transgender patients
- Discuss research regarding cancer prevalence and survivorship in transgender communities
- Explain culturally affirming practices when working with transgender patients
- Identify resources for continuing education regarding trans patients
Credits Offered
- 1.0 ANCC (NCPD/CNE) hours of study
- 1.0 ACPE hours of study
- 1.25 ASRT Category A CE Credit
- General Participation
Requirements
To receive credit for this course, you must:
- Watch a lecture video recording.
- Complete the lecture post test and obtain a passing score of 80% or higher.
- Complete the course evaluation.
- Select credit type.
Estimated course completion time: 1 hour
Disclosures
This activity has been planned and implemented under the sole supervision of the course directors, in association with the UNC Office of Continuing Professional Development (UNC CPD). Dr. William A Wood, MD, MPH, and CPD staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
The presenters, Terri Phoenix, PhD, and Patricia Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN, have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.
Accreditation
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approved by the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy for ACPE.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).