Being an Ally
Created By:
- Malynnda A. Johnson, PhD, BCPA | Associate Professor, Department of Communication, ISU Program Director, Research in Community Health (ReCoH)
By understanding the history and trauma that is common for the trans population, we can begin to understand the words and questions we can use to be effective advocates. Hear advice from transgender people and what they suggest we can do to be an ally. Specific resources and language is offered.
Objectives:
- Hear the advice and first-hand accounts of how important allies and advocates are for the transgender populations.
- Review specific tips for being an ally.
- Discover ways we can be involved in challenging system-level barriers to appropriate care.
About the Presenter:
Malynnda A. Johnson, PhD, BCPA | Associate Professor, Department of Communication, ISU Program Director, Research in Community Health (ReCoH). Dr. Malynnda Johnson is an associate professor in the department of communication teaching in the areas of health communication and media studies. She serves as the director of graduate studies in the department of communication. Teaching in the areas of interviewing and counseling, persuasion, interpersonal communication, health communication, media criticism, and cross-cultural communication. Additionally, she works within the medical field training patient advocates and providers on ways to improve their communication when working with minority groups (specifically, neurodiverse and transgender populations).
CEU Information:
Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA):
This session is available for BCPA CEs (1 CE). Your purchase includes access to the recording, presentation slides, and reference list.
In order to receive your BCPA 1.0 CE credit as per PACB requirements, you must complete a post-assessment. Instructions for how to access the recording and assessment will be provided via email after completing registration.
Approval Statement: HealthAdvocateX 'Being an Ally' is approved for 1.0 JEDI CE by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA).
Supports BCPA Competency or Ethical Standard:
- Empowerment, Autonomy, Rights, and Equity
- Communication and Interpersonal Relationships
- Healthcare Access, Finance, and Management
- Medical Knowledge and the Healthcare System
- Professionalism, Professional Development, and Practice
- Ethical, Legal, and Practice Standards
- J.E.D.I.
This on-demand continuing education course presented by HealthAdovcateX is Module 4 of the XCenter Series - Transgender Advocacy 101, which became available on October 10, 2023. This offering will expire on October 9, 2025.
If you have any questions, please email info@HealthAdvocateX.org
