A NEW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module focused on inclusive and affirming healthcare for transgender, gender-diverse and non-binary patients is now available to pharmacists across Australia.
'Gender-Affirming Care in Pharmacy' was developed by Queer Pharmacists of Australia (QPOA) in collaboration with Meitheal Services, and the module has now been released through the CPD platform lrnrx.
QPOA leads national advocacy and education initiatives that support LGBTQIA inclusion, health equity and visibility across the pharmacy profession.
The self-paced module is designed as an accessible entry point for pharmacists seeking to build confidence in gender-affirming care.
It explores the pharmacist's role in delivering culturally safe and inclusive services, and equips learners with practical communication strategies, including the use of affirming language and respectful terminology.
The module also offers evidence-informed guidance for supporting gender-diverse patients in pharmacy settings, enriched by real-world case examples and lived experience.
QPOA Founder Deni Salmon said: "This module was created by pharmacists, for pharmacists.
"It's about providing the foundation for affirming care and challenging the barriers that have too often left trans and gender-diverse patients feeling invisible or misunderstood in pharmacy."
The course is available through lrnrx.co and is free to members of the platform - more details HERE.
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