Course Summary

An overview of transgender youth and best practices to engage youth in substance use treatment programs, and evidence-based interventions and harm reduction strategies to support transgender youth.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Describe and understand the unique health needs of transgender youth​.
2. Identify risk factors associated with SUD among transgender youth​.
3. Recognize the importance of culturally competent and affirming care when supporting transgender youth​.
4. Summarize evidence-based interventions and harm reduction strategies for addressing SUD in transgender youth.​

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health providers seeking essential information on attaining and maintaining appropriate licensure and approvals, understanding regulatory requirements, and complying with updated standards in the State of Colorado.

Course Duration

• 48 minutes

External Content Notice

This learning content is housed and managed outside of the OwnPath Learning Hub system, and is shared in partnership with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF).

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