This three-hour live virtual training is intended for any provider in contact with LGBT individuals, including MH and SUD clinicians, HIV providers, State, Local and County governments employees, Primary care providers, Public health practitioners, Prevention specialists, Community based organizations, School teachers and counselors. The training includes an introduction to key terms and concepts (such as gender identity and sexual orientation), treatment considerations for clinical work, and addressing the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:

1. Identify two factors that might contribute to substance use among LGBT clients.
2. Identify two barriers for health screening and check-ups for LGBT clients.
3. Identify two health issues/behaviors for which LGBT clients have a higher risk.
4. Identify two ways service providers can create affirming environments for LGBT people.
5. Identify one treatment approach that has been shown effective with LGBT populations.
6. Define “cultural humility” and explain how it differs from “cultural competency.”
7. Identify two strategies for creating culturally affirming interactions.

The training course meets the qualifications for the provision of three (3.0) continuing education credits/contact hours (CEs/CEHs). UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

UCLA ISAP is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs (Provider #64812). UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for three (3.0) hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. UCLA ISAP is also an approved provider of continuing education for RADTs I/II, CADCs-CASs, CADCs I/II, CADCs-CSs, and LAADCs (CCAPP, #2N-00-445-1121), CATCs (ACCBC/CAADE, #CP40 872 C 0822), and CAODCs (CADTP, #151). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #15455, for 3.0 contact hours. Partial credit will not be available for those participants who arrive late or leave early. Continuing education credit will be awarded within 6-8 weeks following completion of the virtual training.

Instructions for Filing a Grievance Concerning UCLA ISAP’s Continuing Education Program: Please contact Dr. Thomas E. Freese, CE Program Administrator, in writing (UCLA ISAP, 11075 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90025) or by phone (310-267-5398).