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DEI: Better Understanding, Better Care: Physical Therapy for Trans and Gender Diverse Patients

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    • Non-Member - $150
    • PT Member - $75
    • PTA Member - $75
    • Student - $75
    • Post-Professional Student - $75
    • APTA Staff - Free!

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This course provides physical therapy professionals with essential knowledge and practical guidance for providing respectful, affirming care to transgender and gender-diverse patients. Participants will learn key terminology, understand the differences between sex and gender, become familiar with common medical and surgical interventions related to gender dysphoria, and build confidence in delivering holistic, patient-centered care.

Key Features

  • This course is available until 12/31/2026
  • Cost: 
    • $75 for PT, PTA, Post-Professional, and Student Members
    • $150 for Non-Members
  • Earn CEU: 0.15 (1.5 contact hours)

Dr. Brianna Durand

PT, DPT

After earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in Houston, TX & her Bachelor’s of Athletic Medicine at University of Texas San Antonio, Dr. Durand moved to Seattle, WA. In 2019, she founded Empower Physiotherapy to provide much-needed affirming care to the LGBTQIA2S+ community with her training in orthopedics & pelvic floor physical therapy. Since then, Dr. Durand has become an international educator to other healthcare providers, sharing her expertise in caring for gender & sexual minorities, especially people those undergoing hormonal & surgical transition. 

Course Instructions

  1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
  2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
  3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
  4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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CEU Certificate
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