Institute on Aging welcomes Lotus Đỗ, LCSW, noted transgender-topics trainer, as he presents a two-part, online series for IOA during June, 2021. The classes in this series may be taken independently of one another, though they work together as a complete module.

This session will be offered on June 17th, 10 a.m. - 11: 30 a.m. (Pacific Time)

Introduction to Working with Transgender and Non-Binary Adults

This webinar will provide a core foundation for working with transgender and non-binary adults. We will review basic terminology and concepts that any professional --- from reception, to clinical and medical staff, to administration and human resources ---- will need. We will also provide an overview of the historical contexts of gender-affirming care nationally and locally. By the end of this training, participants will be able to more competently and confidently interact with transgender and non-binary adults.

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

- Explain the differences between gender identity, gender presentation, sex, and sexual orientation.

- Understand the importance of gender pronouns and how to properly use them.

- Describe the national and local contexts of gender-affirming care.

Your Presenter:

Lotus Đỗ (he/him/his) is a licensed clinical social worker of Vietnamese descent and transgender lived experience. During his time with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Lotus spearheaded the development of intensive case management services for adults and older adults with complex psychiatric and medical needs seeking gender-affirming surgeries. Lotus also collaborated with local Managed Medi-Cal, clinics, shelters, and surgeons to develop best practices for accessing gender-affirming surgeries. Lotus is now located in San Diego and joining local efforts in building a Center for Gender-Affirming Care with Rady's Children's Hospital. Find out more about Lotus on his website at: www.lotuslcsw.com

Date: Thursday, June 17th, 2021, 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)

Place: online. You will receive your Zoom link for joining this event, after you register.

Cost: No charge, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

This class will be appropriate for those in aging services and helping professions, including: family therapists; social workers; nurses; elder-law practitioners; long-term care administrators; gerontologists, human resources professionals and others. But it will also be very helpful and of interest to the lay person. No previous knowledge of the content area is required.

Continuing Education Information (1.5 Continuing Education Units): BRN; CAMFT (serves LCSWs/MFTs/LEPs/LPCCs); MCLE (Attorneys/Fiduciaries)

If you seek 1.5 professional Continuing Education Units, please note this in your reservation. There will be no charge for this.

Also note that BBS no longer delivers CEs. CAMFT does offer CEs to LCSWs.

For further information or cancellation (within 24 hours prior to event), in addition to questions, grievances, concerns, and special accommodations for disabilities, please contact Caitlin Morgan, Education Manager, Institute on Aging, at cmorgan@ioaging.org, or (415) 750-4114.

All Continuing Education certificates will be delivered digitally, within 12 working days of the event. After the program, an evaluation-test will be provided to all CE registrants, who must turn in their evaluation by email, in order to qualify for a CE certificate.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider # CEP13610, for 1.5 Contact Hours

CAMFT: Institute on Aging is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for this program. IOA maintains responsibility for the course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. CAMFT provider number is #135377.

State Bar of California (MCLE) : Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of Elimination of Bias continuing education credit for Attorneys & Licensed Fiduciaries (Provider #13264).

Funding for this program is provided by the JULIAN S. DAVIS, MD, LECTURESHIP FUND