- Quizzes: 15
- Duration: 52 hours
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
In this section, you will learn the role of a transgender care professional and learn the various terminology classifications of the trans individual.
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Lecture 1.1Describe program process w/needs assessment40m
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Lecture 1.2Categories of Identity
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Lecture 1.3Transgender Umbrella
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Lecture 1.4Transition Decisions
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Quiz 1.1Describe the Stages of Transition10m
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Quiz 1.2Discuss the Challenges Trans People face in various life areas10m
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The Transition Process
In this section you'll learn various paths that each person may take and learn the various changes available for transition.
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Lecture 2.1Overview of Motivational Enhancement Stages of Change30m
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Quiz 2.1Describe the various changes available for transition10m
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TGC 702: Transition Challenges
In this section you'll learn in depth challenges faced by trans people.
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Lecture 3.1Challenges faced by Trans People – Part I17m
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Quiz 3.1Discuss the therapist’s role related to the specific challenges.10m
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Lecture 3.2Challenges faced by Trans People – Part II
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Quiz 3.2Describe some of the obstacles faced by Trans People10m
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Lecture 3.3Recognizing challenges for the Trans Population within the Cultural Wheel
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Quiz 3.3What are some particular challenges faced by transgender individuals from various cultures and countries?10m
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TGC 703-A: Evaluation, Assessments and Differential Diagnosis
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Lecture 4.1WPATH Standards of Care45m
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Quiz 4.1Discuss relevant areas to be targeted in therapy10m
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Lecture 4.2How to do an Evaluation
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Quiz 4.2Discuss how you will demonstrate ability to conduct an evaluation interview10m
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Lecture 4.3Areas of remediation
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Lecture 4.4Differential Diagnoses
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Quiz 4.3What are co-occurring disorders?10m
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TGC 703-B: Transgender Psychiatry
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Lecture 5.1Review psychiatric diagnoses and relate to transgender individuals.
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Lecture 5.2Recognize those conditions out of the norm of transgender
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Lecture 5.3Co-occurring Disorders
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TGC 704-A: Medical Interventions: Hormones
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Lecture 6.1Hormone Therapy & Management
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Quiz 6.1Describe primary and side effects of hormone therapy10m
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Lecture 6.2Case studies and letters for hormone therapy
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Quiz 6.2Write a letter of recommendation for hormone therapy10m
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TGC 704-B: Medical Interventions: Surgeries
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Lecture 7.1Describe in detail the process of surgical transition
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Lecture 7.2Discuss Risk Factors
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Lecture 7.3Review Medical and other healthcare resources for the Trans Person
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Areas of Remediation
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Lecture 8.1Trauma and Suicide Prevention
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Lecture 8.2Addictions
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Lecture 8.3Regrets and Remorse
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Quiz 8.1What are potential issues for post-hormone and post-surgery life?10m
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TGC 705-A: Transition through the Lifespan: Child and Adolescent Care
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Lecture 9.1Medical Interventions
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Lecture 9.2Challenges with Family and Schools
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Quiz 9.1What are issues specific to children and adolescents from adults, regarding gender identification and transition?10m
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TGC 705-B: Transition through the Lifespan: Senior Care
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Lecture 10.1Transgender Seniors
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Quiz 10.1Describe issues likely to arise for transgender people in their senior years10m
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TGC 706: Treatment Planning & Therapeutic Issues
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Lecture 11.1Letters of Support
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TGC 707: Legal and Ethical Issues
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Lecture 12.1Legal Problems from Differing Laws in various jurisdictions
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Lecture 12.2Legal Protections and Lack therof
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Lecture 12.3Ethical Dilemmas
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Lecture 12.4Department of Corrections and Incarceration
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Quiz 12.1What are some of the challenges for jails and prisons regarding the trans person?10m
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Religion & Spirituality
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Lecture 13.1Discussion of special Populations of Trans People and the effects of Belief Systems
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Lecture 13.2Challenges faced due to Religion & Spirituality
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TGC 708: Significant Others, Families, Friends and Allies (SOFFAS)
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Lecture 14.1Identify challenges Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies face in supporting trans people
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History Timeline & Cultural Competency
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Lecture 15.1Review the History of Transgenderism utilizing the Transgender umbrella
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Lecture 15.2Discuss Transgender Etiquette
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