Contemporary TGD Health for GPs & Prescribing Clinicians

Created specifically for the unique needs of General Practitioners, this CPD-accredited and free-of-charge course is designed to empower and equip Victorian GPs in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) primary care.

Co-designed and delivered by leading General Practitioners in the field and TGD health professionals, this initiative has been created to improve health outcomes and access for the trans and gender diverse population across the state.

The course combines interactive, didactic, and case-based learning covering topics such as:

• Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
• Affirmative Practice & clinical logistics
• Surgical options and referral
• Mental health referral and support
• Medicare considerations
• Finding a community of practice 

February 3rd, 10th & 17th 2025. Contemporary Trans and Gender Diverse Health training for GPs working in Victoria

Week One - Cultural Competency and Context

Current TGD healthcare landscape and research Foundational principles and definitions Appropriate language and pronouns What is affirmative practice? Personal, social & legal gender affirmation

Week Two - Spheres of Affirmation

Medical affirmation Introduction to Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy prescription & monitoring Surgical options for gender affirmation Medicolegal and ethical considerations

Week Three - Application to General Clinical Practice

Psychosocial considerations General health in affirmative practice Logistics of practice Advocacy and earning trust

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