Course Title

Transgender Health for the Rehab Professional: Genital Gender Affirming Surgery Considerations

Course Description

This continuing education course is appropriate for any physical rehabilitation professional. The primary focus will be genital gender-affirming surgeries, including vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, and metoidioplasty. Considerations for the experience of transgender people in societal and medical context will be woven through the course.

Topics covered include healing and functional outcomes of genital gender affirming surgeries including urinary, bowel, pain, and sexual function, as well as societal influence on gender transition, including interactions with health care providers. Health effects of hormones for gender affirmation as related to differential diagnosis in rehabilitation will also be covered, along with supporting healing after surgery.

Start Date/Time and Time Zone:

Apr 25, 2026 7:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Location

NA - Registrants Attend this course via Zoom