• Quizzes: 15
  • Duration: 52 hours
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Training Dates: February 25-28 and April 15-18, 2021

This level of certification is for those individuals who hold active licenses in their state in one of the following disciplines:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Clinical Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and Case Managers

Upon completion of the ITCA program, therapists will have attained the following learning objectives as specified by The World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Standards of Care (7th edition):

The Ten Tasks of the Mental Health Professional. Mental health professionals (MHPs) who work with individuals with gender identity disorders may be regularly called upon to carry out many of these responsibilities:

  • To accurately diagnose the individual’s gender disorder;
  • To accurately diagnose any co-morbid psychiatric conditions and see to their appropriate treatment;
  • To counsel the individual about the range of treatment options and their implications;
  • To engage in psychotherapy;
  • To ascertain eligibility and readiness for hormone and surgical therapy;
  • To make formal recommendations to medical and surgical colleagues;
  • To document their patient’s relevant history in a letter of recommendation;
  • To be a colleague on a team of professionals with an interest in the gender identity disorders;
  • To educate family members, employers, and institutions about gender identity disorders;
  • To be available for follow-up of previously seen gender patients.
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  • TGC 701: Foundations of Transgender Care 0/6

    In this section, you will learn the role of a transgender care professional and learn the various terminology classifications of the trans individual.

  • The Transition Process 0/2

    In this section you'll learn various paths that each person may take and learn the various changes available for transition.

    • Lecture 2.1
      Overview of Motivational Enhancement Stages of Change
      30m
    • Quiz 2.1
      Describe the various changes available for transition
      3 questions
      10m

  • TGC 702: Transition Challenges 0/6

    In this section you'll learn in depth challenges faced by trans people.

    • Lecture 3.1
      Challenges faced by Trans People – Part I
      Preview
      17m
    • Quiz 3.1
      Discuss the therapist’s role related to the specific challenges.
      3 questions
      10m
    • Lecture 3.2
      Challenges faced by Trans People – Part II
    • Quiz 3.2
      Describe some of the obstacles faced by Trans People
      0 question
      10m
    • Lecture 3.3
      Recognizing challenges for the Trans Population within the Cultural Wheel
    • Quiz 3.3
      What are some particular challenges faced by transgender individuals from various cultures and countries?
      0 question
      10m

  • TGC 703-A: Evaluation, Assessments and Differential Diagnosis 0/7

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    • Lecture 4.1
      WPATH Standards of Care
      45m
    • Quiz 4.1
      Discuss relevant areas to be targeted in therapy
      0 question
      10m
    • Lecture 4.2
      How to do an Evaluation
    • Quiz 4.2
      Discuss how you will demonstrate ability to conduct an evaluation interview
      0 question
      10m
    • Lecture 4.3
      Areas of remediation
    • Lecture 4.4
      Differential Diagnoses
    • Quiz 4.3
      What are co-occurring disorders?
      0 question
      10m

  • TGC 703-B: Transgender Psychiatry 0/3

    • Lecture 5.1
      Review psychiatric diagnoses and relate to transgender individuals.
    • Lecture 5.2
      Recognize those conditions out of the norm of transgender
    • Lecture 5.3
      Co-occurring Disorders

  • TGC 704-A: Medical Interventions: Hormones 0/4

    • Lecture 6.1
      Hormone Therapy & Management
    • Quiz 6.1
      Describe primary and side effects of hormone therapy
      0 question
      10m
    • Lecture 6.2
      Case studies and letters for hormone therapy
    • Quiz 6.2
      Write a letter of recommendation for hormone therapy
      0 question
      10m

  • TGC 704-B: Medical Interventions: Surgeries 0/3

    • Lecture 7.1
      Describe in detail the process of surgical transition
    • Lecture 7.2
      Discuss Risk Factors
    • Lecture 7.3
      Review Medical and other healthcare resources for the Trans Person

  • Areas of Remediation 0/4

    • Lecture 8.1
      Trauma and Suicide Prevention
    • Lecture 8.2
      Addictions
    • Lecture 8.3
      Regrets and Remorse
    • Quiz 8.1
      What are potential issues for post-hormone and post-surgery life?
      0 question
      10m

  • TGC 705-A: Transition through the Lifespan: Child and Adolescent Care 0/3

    • Lecture 9.1
      Medical Interventions
    • Lecture 9.2
      Challenges with Family and Schools
    • Quiz 9.1
      What are issues specific to children and adolescents from adults, regarding gender identification and transition?
      0 question
      10m

  • TGC 705-B: Transition through the Lifespan: Senior Care 0/2

    • Lecture 10.1
      Transgender Seniors
    • Quiz 10.1
      Describe issues likely to arise for transgender people in their senior years
      0 question
      10m

  • TGC 706: Treatment Planning & Therapeutic Issues 0/1

    • Lecture 11.1
      Letters of Support

  • Religion & Spirituality 0/2

    • Lecture 13.1
      Discussion of special Populations of Trans People and the effects of Belief Systems
    • Lecture 13.2
      Challenges faced due to Religion & Spirituality

  • TGC 708: Significant Others, Families, Friends and Allies (SOFFAS) 0/1

    • Lecture 14.1
      Identify challenges Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies face in supporting trans people

  • History Timeline & Cultural Competency 0/2

    • Lecture 15.1
      Review the History of Transgenderism utilizing the Transgender umbrella
    • Lecture 15.2
      Discuss Transgender Etiquette

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