Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 4 contact hours.

Course Purpose
The goal of this course is to offer healthcare professionals a concise overview of providing care to transgender individuals, including key definitions, psychosocial challenges experienced by this population, relevant terminology, types of hormone replacement therapy, and common surgical interventions encountered in clinical practice.

Overview
Growing awareness and acknowledgment of diverse gender identities have underscored the need for healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable and prepared to care for transgender individuals. With an estimated 2.6 million Americans—approximately 1% of the adult population—identifying as transgender, culturally competent care has become increasingly essential. This course explores key aspects of transgender healthcare, including definitions, relevant terminology, and the psychosocial challenges faced by this population. It also outlines available treatment options, such as hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgical procedures, along with nursing considerations that support inclusive, respectful, and effective care in clinical environments.

Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

• Define gender identity in relation to transgender individuals.
• Identify forms of discrimination transgender individuals may face in employment, housing, and healthcare access.
• Examine hormone replacement therapy and surgical options used in gender-affirming treatment.
• Understand current federal policies and the variability of state laws concerning transgender healthcare.
• Review nursing practices and considerations for delivering respectful and affirming care to transgender patients.

Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of CheapCEForNurses.com.

Disclosures
Cheap CE For Nurses and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.