Course Description: Naturopathic Approaches to Trans Health: Addressing Mind Body and Identity

Course Description

1. Definitions, Terminology and Concepts about Gender Identity
2. Practical considerations in treating Transgendered patients:
   1. Intake forms
   2. Modifications to Physical Examination
   3. Identification of risk factors unique to Transgender lives
3. Review of Hormonal treatments and surgical interventions relating to Transgender patients
4. Naturopathic approaches to support hormonal treatments and surgical interventions
5. Discussion of case studies, including clinical pearls