CPE
Rhonda G. Schwindt, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Limited access to inclusive, affirming health care and exposure to stigmatizing and discriminatory experiences have re-sulted in multiple health disparities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. As key members of the clinical team, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to improve medication treatment outcomes, and as a result, facilitate achievement of optimal health for their LGBTQ patients. To provide high-quality, personalized care, pharmacists must be able to 1) identify LGBTQ-specific health needs and disparities; 2) examine their own cultural worldview, values, beliefs, behaviors, and biases; 3) utilize clinical skills consistent with cultural competence and cultural humility; and 4) recognize key elements of an inclusive, welcoming work environment.
As the demographic landscape of the United States continues to evolve, LGBTQ-specific cultural competence training for pharmacists has become increasingly more important. An estimated 3.5% (approximately 12 million) of adults in the United States identify as LGB and 0.39% (approximately 1 million) as gender diverse, and over 600,000 households are composed of same-sex couples. Furthermore, approximately 8.2% (19 million) adults report having engaged in same-sex sexual behavior and 11.0% (25.6 million) report having at least some same-sex sexual attraction. Given that health disparities are differentially distributed in the LGBTQ population, and that more than one-half of all Americans live with at least one chronic disease, the safe and effective use of medications is critical to disease management and health promotion.
CPE assessment
This assessment must be taken online; please see “CPE information” in the sidebar on the previous page for further instructions. The online system will present these questions in random order to help reinforce the learning opportunity. There is only one correct answer to each question.
CPE information
To obtain the 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of CPE credit for this activity, you must complete the online assessment with a passing grade of 70% or better, complete the evaluation, and CLAIM CREDIT at http://apha.us/CPE. You will have two opportunities to successfully complete the assessment, and the questions will be in randomized order. The current policy of the APhA Education Department is not to release the correct answers to any of our CPE tests.
This policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the CPE activity. Learners who successfully complete this activity by the expiration date can receive CPE credit. Please visit CPE Monitor for your statement of credit/transcript.
To claim credit
1. Go to http://apha.us/CPE.
2. Log in to your APhA account, or register as a new user.
3. Select “Enroll Now” or “Add to Cart” (click “View Cart” and “Check Out”).
4. Complete the assessment and evaluation.
5. Click “Claim Credit.” You will need to provide your NABP e-profile ID number to obtain and print your statement of credit.
Assistance is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET at APhA InfoCenter by calling 800-237-APhA (2742) or by e-mailing infocenter@aphanet.org.