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Gender ASSET 2.0

This multi-part online workshop trains health professionals on evaluation and letter writing in support of transgender clients who desire to undergo gender affirming surgical procedures.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION  

The Gender Affirmative and Supportive Surgery Evaluation Tool version 2.0 (Gender ASSET 2.0) is an assessment tool developed by trans and genderqueer health professionals Zo Amaro Jimenez, PsyD, (they/he) and Colt M. St. Amand, PhD, MD, (he/they). The Gender ASSET 2.0 is designed for health providers including nurses, medical providers, mental health professionals, and social workers to use in support of transgender clients preparing to undergo surgery as a part of their gender transition. This online course includes on-demand training videos, sample letters, and downloadable resources.

 

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) sets forth the Standards of Care (SOC). The 8th version of the SOC takes a very different approach to access to surgery than the previous version which the original Gender ASSET was based on. Whereas the SOC7 recommended one or two mental health evaluations and letters from mental health providers before they can access surgery, the SOC8 does not recommend mental health evaluations or letters at all before accessing surgery, yet they acknowledge that insurance companies and/or surgeons may still require a letter. Instead, the SOC8 recommends one health assessment by a nurse, general medical provider, mental health professional, social worker, or similar. Thus, the Gender ASSET 2.0 is designed for use by these groups of health professionals instead of specific to mental health professionals. As was previously true for mental health providers, now with additional types of assessors, the many health providers have neither received adequate nor comprehensive training in providing this type of evaluation and many are not familiar with the multiple surgical options available or the process of recovering from a major surgery. 

 

Led by Drs. Colt M. St. Amand (he/they) and Zo Amaro Jimenez (they/he), this multi-part workshop is designed for health professionals who would like to receive training on evaluating and writing letters for transgender individuals who desire to undergo surgical procedures to further actualize their gender embodiment. The specific focus will be on assisting clients to be practically prepared for the process of surgery and recovery. 

Zo Amaro Jimenez (they/he)

Zo Amaro Jimenez, PsyD (they/he) is a licensed clinical psychologist and Mental Health and Medical consultant who leads initiatives for mental health professionals. They have worked for over a decade as a consultant and trainer in a variety of settings, mainly universities and nonprofit community mental health agencies. While much of their trainings revolve around best practices in workplace and mental health care, they approach those topics from a framework that decenters the gender binary and emphasizes the autonomy and inherent dignity of all people who struggle within the gender binary. They work as a clinical psychologist, providing psychotherapy to trans and queer adults.

Colt St. Amand (he/they)

 Colt St. Amand, PhD, MD (he/they) is licensed psychologist and board-certified Family Medicine physician who serves as the medical director of the Gender Wellness Center in upstate New York. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston. Dr. Colt specializes in research, consultation, training, and clinical treatment with transgender and gender diverse people of all ages in their families. He is a WPATH SOC8 certified member and mentor who mentors mental health and medical professionals. He has published dozens of peer reviewed articles and edited books on the care of transgender people. 

Course Beneficiary 

Otsego Pride Alliance is a trans led, grassroots non-profit group of organizers who are supporting the continuation of gender affirming care. A portion of the proceeds from this course will go towards their efforts to support trans people as they figure out  new ways to access gender affirming care in the United States.

Learning Objectives 

 

  1. Discuss and critique the history of mental health evaluations for transgender clients seeking gender affirmative surgeries.  
  2. Explain the purpose of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care criteria for surgeries related to gender transition. 
  3. Name and discuss multiple gender transition related surgeries with clients. 
  4. Use the Gender Affirmative Supportive Surgery Evaluation Tool (Gender ASSET) to conduct mental health assessments of transgender clients preparing to undergo gender affirming surgery. 
  5. Identify the application of the ethical concepts of autonomy and practicing within one’s scope of competence in the development and use of the Gender ASSET with transgender clients. 
  6. Use the Gender ASSET to provide education on the process of undergoing and recovering from specific surgical procedures to transgender clients.
  7.  Name and discuss multiple pre-operative preparation steps as well as post-operative recovery supplies for transgender related surgeries. 
  8. Prepare letters in support of transgender clients accessing surgery for insurance coverage and for coordination of care with surgeons. 

CE CREDITS OFFERED 

This course is associated with 12.5 hours of APA, ACCME, ACPE, and ASWB CE/CME/CNE credits. CE credits will cost an additional $25 and will be offered upon completion of the course. 

 

The Gender ASSET 2.0 - Standard Plus

For those who can afford to purchase for themselves and donate a little extra to help increase access to those who cannot.

$700

The Gender ASSET 2.0 - Standard 

For those who can comfortably afford to purchase for themselves

$500

The Gender ASSET 2.0 - Equity Rate

For those who cannot afford to  pay the standard rate

$300

The Gender ASSET 2.0- Grant Application

We have a limited amount of slots available for members of the community that are unable to afford access to the course. If this describes you, fill out the application below. We are committed to providing at least 12 free seats per year.

Continuing Education 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc and GenderU. Continuing Education, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation for Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP).  The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

Credit Designation for Social Workers:  As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Continuing Education, Inc is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 12.5 Clinical continuing education credits. Does not apply to the following states/provinces: New Jersey, New York, Yukon Territories.

Physicians and PAs:
Continuing Education, Inc. designates this activity for 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Nurses and NPs:  
Continuing Education, Inc. designates this continuing nursing education activity for 12.5 contact hours.

Pharmacists: 
This knowledge-based activity is approved for 12.5 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit.