The Training Toolkit for Health Professionals in DSD is a new initiative from the Learning & Training Committee to provide a suggested structure and curriculum to the training of healthcare professionals in the management of conditions that may be associated with Disorders/Differences of Sex Development.
Aims
The aims of the toolkit are:
- To improve patient care in the long-term
- To increase healthcare professional knowledge and confidence with DSD conditions
- To allow an individualised approach to training whilst encouraging certain minimum standards
- To provide a focus for educational activities delivered by the Learning & Training Committee
Contents
The contents of the toolkit are as follows:
- Introduction to toolkit
- Toolkit definitions
- Learning Outcome 1 – Manages the care of individuals with DSD
- Learning Outcome 2 – Manages psychological considerations in people with DSD
- Learning Outcome 3 – Manages surgical considerations in people with DSD
- Learning Outcome 4 – Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the management of the gonads in DSD
- Learning Outcome 5 – Manages effective transition of young people (YP) with DSD to adult services.
- Learning Outcome 6 – Leads, develops and works effectively in a multidisciplinary service and engages with regional, national and international DSD networks.
- Learning Outcome 7 – Uses audit, research and evidence-based practice to provide and plan services for individuals with DSD
- Appendices – Proformas for logging clinical activities and proformas for completion of learning activities
For more information please see the Webinar recording (held in Autumn 2025)
If you are interested in receiving the DSD Training Toolkit please complete the registration form. https://link.webropol.com/s/toolkit-dissemination-list
Evaluation Feedback Survey
To provide feedback on the DSD Training Toolkit please complete the survey.
https://link.webropol.com/s/dsd-training-toolkit-evaluation-form
For all enquiries please contact info@sdmregistries.org
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