About this Course

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This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender spectrum. Stanford physicians, K-12 educators, and transgender faculty members offer practical tips for parents, teachers, healthcare providers and anyone who wants to help create a more gender-expansive environment - one in which all people can live authentically. As a global community of unique individuals, we can begin to build a world that is ready to nurture and love each and every child. 
Due to the sensitive nature of the story-based course content, we have chosen not to offer course certificates for this course. Simply put, we feel that the thoughts, ideas and sentiments of these remarkable children and their families... are priceless. We are confident that, like us, you will end up learning more from them than you could ever imagine. Together, we can lay a stronger foundation for all children. Join us as we explore health, across the gender spectrum.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

Skills you will gain

Mental Health Education
Patient Care
Public Health
Medicine

Flexible deadlines

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Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.8/5 (427 Ratings)

Maya Adam, MD

Lecturer

Stanford School of Medicine

1,277,591 Learners

8 Courses

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating98%(3,864 ratings)

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

What is Gender Identity?

In module one, we will begin to hear some of the real-life experiences of transgender children, their friends and families. We will gain a better understanding of terms like: gender identity, sex assigned at birth and sexual orientation as well as understanding how these characteristics differ from one another. By the end of this module, learners be more familiar with what it means to be transgender and what it means to have a non-binary gender identity.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 23 min)

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

What is the Gender Spectrum?

In this module, we will explore some of the gender affirming management options available to support the health of transgender children across their lifespan, including the potential benefits of delaying puberty in transgender adolescents. We will examine the medical classification of transgender and take a closer look at how the diagnosis has changed over time as well as the arguments for and against the need for a medical diagnosis.

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 35 min)

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

How Do We Create a Gender-Inclusive Society?

In this module, we will explore some of the concrete steps that healthcare providers, teachers and parents can take to make their clinics, schools and homes more gender inclusive. We will discuss the importance of making basic facilities such as restrooms accessible to all children and we will explore the adverse consequences that can occur when children do not feel safe using public restrooms. We will also discuss the negative health outcomes associated with lack of familial and societal support for the transgender child.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 39 min)

7 videos

How to Create Gender-Inclusive Healthcare Settings4m"Hold Space for Your Child"7mHow to Create Gender-Inclusive Classroom Settings4m"This is Real"5mAlice Lyman Miller: "You've Only Got One Life"6mWhy Is Social Support So Important for Transgender Individuals?3m"What is a Girl?"7m

4 practice exercises

The main point #630mThe main point #730mThe main point #830mCreating a Gender Inclusive Society30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM HEALTH ACROSS THE GENDER SPECTRUM

by BBNov 15, 2017

I took this course in effort to simply educate myself and got far more than excepted. I cried during every video in week one and was deeply touched by people's stories and outlooks.

by CMMay 17, 2020

I love how concise and easy to understand the videos were. They all get straight to the point and it was really a mind-blowing experience to learn about the differences and what we can do to support.

by GGApr 19, 2020

This course covers only very basic information regarding the gender spectrum, but it is vital information for everyone to learn in order to create a more inclusive and supportive society.

by JCMay 12, 2017

Very insightful and easy to understand with illustrations. Provides fantastic interviews and draws on the expertise of other healthcare professionals to provide a diverse view.

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