Course Description: One of San Mateo County BHRSs strategic initiatives is to reduce healthcare disparities in the LGBTQ+ populations. In order to achieve this goal, we will start collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity of all our patients/clients. This will require extensive staff training in LGBTQ+ health and psychosocial issues faced by LGBTQ+ populations

After this training, participants will be able to:

• 1) Describe the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.
• 2) List two examples of why collecting SOGI data is important.
• 3) Demonstrate three examples of using respectful gender neutral communication with clients.

Target Audience: BHRS Staff and Providers

Registration Information:

• County Staff, please register through your LMS account
• Contractor providers, please register through Eventbrite

DUE TO THE LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF THIS TRAINING:  THERE IS ONLY 1 REGISTRATION PER PERSON.  EACH INDIVIDUAL PERSON MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY.  THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE TRAINING.  THIS TRAINING IS NOT FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.