Course Title: Trauma in the LGBTQ Community: Challenges and Care

Course Description: This lecture delves into the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ community regarding physical trauma. Participants will gain insights into the prevalence, types, and impacts of physical trauma within this community, alongside strategies for providing sensitive and effective care.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to 

  • Understand the various forms of physical trauma experienced by LGBTQ individuals, including hate crimes, domestic violence, and other
  •  Explore the specific barriers LGBTQ individuals face in accessing healthcare and support services and learn how to overcome these obstacles to provide inclusive and compassionate care.
  • Review best practices for delivering trauma-informed care to LGBTQ patients, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met in a respectful and supportive manner.

Target Audience: Emergency department nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the acute care of pediatric trauma patients.

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Course Format: Lecture, case studies, and interactive discussions.

Session date: 
10/03/2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm EDT
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  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 Trauma
  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Emergency Medical Services
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 1.00 contact hours.

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Speaker(s)

Jennifer Baumgardner, Jen Baumgardner RN, BSN, CPN, CPEN, CNIV

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.