Project ECHO
Project ECHO™ is an evidence-based model that leverages technology to create a virtual community of practice on specialized topics like gender-affirming health care.
ECHO Trans Care BC: Gender-Affirming Primary Care is an advanced medical education course for health care providers interested in learning more about gender-affirming medical care for trans, Two-Spirit A term used within some Indigenous communities to reflect complex Indigenous understandings of gender and sexuality and the long history of sexual and gender diversity in Indigenous cultures. Two-Spirit encompasses sexual, gender, cultural and spiritual identity. It may refer to cross-gender, multi-gender or non-binary gender roles, non-heterosexual identities, and a range of cultural identities, roles and practices embodied by Two-Spirit peoples. Some people also use "2-Spirit" or "2S." (Source: Battered Women’s Support Services) and non-binary Umbrella term referring to people whose gender does not fall within the binary gender system of woman/girl or man/boy. Some individuals identify as non-binary while others may use terms such as gender non-conforming, genderqueer, or agender. Non-binary people may or may not conform to societal expectations for their gender expression and gender role, and they may or may not seek gender-affirming medical or surgical care. patients.
The goal of this course is to better equip providers to support their patients and prepare them to take on new patients.
- Part 1 of the program is running currently and consists of 6 sessions.
- Part 2 will be hosted later in the Fall. It will consist of 6–8 additional sessions and will cover surgery and youth care-related topics. We will be accepting both new and continuing participants. You can join our waitlist by emailing us.
Pre-requisites
If you plan to join the program, you must take the following online course prior to starting.
Indigenous Gender Diversity
| Delivery | Asynchronous eLearning |
| Credits | 0 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Audience | Anyone who provides services to or engages with gender diverse Indigenous people |
Gender-Affirming Primary Care
| Delivery | Asynchronous eLearning |
| Credits | 1.5 Mainpro+ |
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Audience | Anyone who provides health or wellbeing services to transgender patients. |
What is Project ECHO™?
Project ECHO™ (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an evidence-based model that leverages technology to create a virtual community of practice on specialized topics in health care.
- Create a community of learning by connecting an interprofessional specialist team (HUB) with healthcare providers (Community Partners or “Spokes”).
- Build specialty care capacity in underserved communities.
Through monthly videoconferencing sessions and a case-based learning model, Project ECHO™ aims to strengthen primary care and allied health capacity in key priority areas for transgender health care. Sessions are engaging, interactive, practical and evidence-based.
Why join Project ECHO™?
- It’s free — ECHO is funded by Health Canada and has no cost for participants.
- It’s virtual — All you need is a computer and a web cam, or a smartphone.
- It’s fun — Connect with a growing community of primary and community care providers across the province and build a Community of Practice.
- Earn CME credits — ECHO Trans Care BC has been certified by UBC CPD for Mainpro+ credits depending on session length and attendance.
- It works for you and our system — ECHO represents a significant opportunity to improve individual knowledge and skills and also reduce disparities in the quality of care for rural and underserved areas.
Join the waitlist
If you have questions or would like to join the waitlist for Part 2, which will take place Fall 2024, email learn.transcarebc@phsa.ca.