The purpose of this module is to teach health care providers about the importance of collecting SO/GI data, the types of data to collect, and methods for collecting the data. Additionally, the module aims to shine a light on the health disparities LGBTQ folks are facing in Minnesota, in hopes that this information will equip health care providers to more inclusively serve the LGBTQ community.

The following learning outcomes guide the content of the Collecting Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Data e-learning module. By the end of the module, learners should be able to: 

  • Explain the rationale for collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data 
  • Identify LGBTQ health disparities in Minnesota 
  • Identify three opportunities where a clinic can offer clients the opportunity to self-report sexual orientation and gender identity data 

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Start Here!

    • Getting Started
  • 2

    Pre-Assessment

    • Evaluating What You Already Know

    • Pre-Assessment Quiz
  • 3

    LGBTQ Health Trends in Minnesota

    • Understanding The Need For Data

    • LGBTQ Health Data 2017

    • 2016 Voices of Health Survey

    • Invisible Youth Report

    • Additional Resources
  • 4

    The History of Collecting SO/GI data in the U.S.

    • A brief history of SO/GI data collection
  • 5

    Collecting SO/GI Data

    • The "Why"

    • Examples of Using SO/GI data in Healthcare
  • 6

    Tutorial - Collecting SO/GI Data

    • Patient's Perspective

    • Interactive module - Three Opportunities to Collect SO/GI Data from Patient/Client Perspective
  • 7

    Logistics of Collecting SO/GI Data

    • How to Get Started Collecting the Data

    • Logistics of Collecting SO/GI Data

    • Reference Guide
  • 8

    Post-Assessment

    • Evaluating What You Learned

    • Post-Assessment Quiz
  • 9

    Course Evaluation

    • How Useful Was This Course For You?

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