Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Hours: 0.50

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SGI

Sexual orientation and gender identity are part of being human. To support a person, you must understand how their sexual orientation and gender identity shape their daily life. In this course, you will learn what sexual orientation and gender identity mean and how people might experience them. You will also learn support strategies for people with IDD who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.

The goal of this course is to introduce direct support professionals in IDD settings to concepts of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Course Description

Sexual orientation and gender identity are part of being human. To support a person, you must understand how their sexual orientation and gender identity shape their daily life. In this course, you will learn what sexual orientation and gender identity mean and how people might experience them. You will also learn support strategies for people with IDD who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.

The goal of this course is to introduce direct support professionals in IDD settings to concepts of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

0.5 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SGI

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 6/30/2027

Learning Objectives:
Define terminology related to sexual orientation and gender.
Describe how to support people with IDD who identify as LGBTQ+.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Introduction to Concepts

Meet Nicole

Introduction

The Genderbread Person

What Is Sex?

What Is Gender?

Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Putting It All Together

LGBTQ+ and IDD

Review

Summary

Section 3: Supports for People with IDD

Respect

Language

Coming Out

Supporting Trans People

Conflict with Peers

Conflict with Family or Guardian

Being an Ally

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.

Expert Reviewer: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

$ 15.0 Paid $15.00 $15.00

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

$ 15.0 Paid $15.00

$15.00