HBGBHSL0025 - PCHA Continuing Education - Sexual Expression in Later Life

Course Description

This training will emphasize the importance of recognizing, respecting, and understanding the significance of sexuality and sexual expression among older adults. The training will focus on sexuality in later life, policies surrounding sexual expression in the care facility, informed consent and tools for long-term future planning, and best practices for working with older adults who identify as LGBTQ+. Learners will receive guidance on asking inclusive questions about sexual orientation and gender identification to ensure comprehensive and inclusive care, and how to establish service criteria to best meet the needs of LGBTQ+ older adults. This training aims to create a more inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for older adults, ensuring their rights and preferences are honored. 

This hybrid training consists of a 3-hour self-paced prerequisite and a 3-hour virtual live training. 6-credit hours will be issued after completion of both requirements.  

Course Outline

• Individual online registration is required for each person
• There are a limited number of registrations per training
• During this fiscal year, a total of 8 trainings are being offered on this topic

• Complete the 3-hour online self-paced prerequisite training, which includes instructor videos and reading of supplementary information.
• Participate in the 3-hour live virtual training facilitated by Michelle Gayette 
• Audio and video ARE required to be turned on for the live, 3-hour training on the Zoom platform. 
• Certificates for 6-hours will be issued upon successful completion and verification of both activities.
• Partial certificates for completing one activity are not available.

Spring 2025 Dates: 
Please register for ONE of the 8 sessions. Multiple registrations are not permitted. 

Learner Outcomes

1. Understand sexuality and sexual expression in later life and the myths surrounding it.  
2. Understand the history of LGBTQ+ individuals and their reluctance to seek long-term services and support.  
3. Introduce and review LGBTQ+ terminology.  
4. Develop skills to formulate inclusive questions that can foster a respectful and supportive environment. 
5. Gain knowledge about decision-making authority and relevant legal documents and understand how these documents impact the care and support of older adults. 
6. Identify best practices and service criteria for working with LGBTQ+ older adults.

Notes

Cancellation Policy:

• Please be courteous and do not register for a course that you do not plan on attending.
• If you are unable to attend, please email Temple as soon as possible so that your virtual seat can be offered to another person.
• Emails should be sent to pchadmin@temple.edu

Recommendations

• Audio and video ARE required to be turned on for the live, 3-hour training on the Zoom platform.
• Please note that driving during the live training is NOT permitted.
• If you do not have audio on your computer, the Zoom platform can be accessed on your smartphone or tablet. You must have the hardware (desktop or laptop, tablet or smartphone) and software (Browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Microsoft Edge) to access the internet. A broadband internet connection (DSL, cable, fiber, etc.) is recommended with a hardwired Ethernet cable. Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections may be utilized but a weak or congested signal may cause issues with video buffering or content access.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Personal Care Home Administrator Continuing Education - Sexual Expression in Later Life : Certificate