UW School of Nursing
May 11, 2022
Pediatric Drug Therapy 2019 | Medical Care for Transgender Youth
Pediatric Drug Therapy 2019
Medical Care for Transgender Youth
On-Demand Program
Speaker
Katie Sumerwell, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC
Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children’s, Seattle
Target Audience
For pediatric nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other interested healthcare professionals.
Objectives for Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
- Discuss appropriate choice of medication or treatment modality for gender-affirming medical care.
- Review medication dose titration and monitoring guidelines for gender-affirming medications.
- Explain expected permanent and non-permanent effects of gender-affirming hormone treatment.
- Recognize common side effects and risks of gender-affirming medications.