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Agenda:
7:00 – 8:00 pm 1-Hour COPE Approved Live Stream Credit
8:00 – 9:00 pm Q & A Session
Abstract:
This course will equip optometrists to provide culturally competent eye care to transgender patients encountered in a clinical setting. The course will cover a variety of topics concerning this unique patient population including terminology, population statistics, barriers to care, and health disparities. Clinical case examples will be presented that highlight the clinical complexities and legal responsibilities that optometrists must address to ensure inclusive care of transgender patients.
Course Objectives:
• Have increased comfort, use the correct terminology when providing care to a transgender person
• Identify barriers to health care and common health disparities (including lack of access to culturally competent health care providers)
• Identify the legal responsibilities to provide non‐discriminatory care
Presenters:
Lillian Kalaczinkski, OD, FAAO
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
Associate Professor, Primary Care Service Chief & Associate Director of Continuing Education, Michigan College of Optometry
Paula McDowell, OD, FAAO
Chief of Pediatrics, Pediatric Residency Supervisor
Michigan College of Optometry
