{"id":45217,"date":"2024-01-18T11:30:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=45217"},"modified":"2025-12-22T17:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T23:21:40","slug":"45217","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=45217","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth (2 credit hours)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary: \u00a0<\/strong>This course offers guidance and positive strategies for mental health promotion and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ youth. \u00a0The course highlights affirming environments, professional competence, culturally competent care, risk and protective factors, and sources of joy. \u00a0Tips and advice from LGBTQIA2S+ youth and adults are shared, and the importance of involving LGBTQIA2S+ youth in the development of programs is emphasized. \u00a0The course includes the HRC Glossary of Terms for help with terminology.<\/p>\n<p><em>This course is recommended for social workers and counselors and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Unfortunately, this course is not available in CE Broker for Florida professionals.<\/em><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"\u201cBook\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/MentalHealthPromotionandSuicidePreventionforLGBTQIA2SPlusYouthReading.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading #1: <\/strong>Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth: \u00a0A Resource Guide for Professionals, Families, and Communities\u00a0<strong>Publisher: \u00a0<\/strong>Suicide Prevention Resource Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading #2:<\/strong> \u00a0Glossary of Terms \u00a0<strong>Publisher<\/strong>: \u00a0Human Rights Campaign<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by exploring mental health promotion and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ youth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Identify positive strategies for supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth. \u00a0Identify professional and cultural considerations. \u00a0Share tips from LGBTQIA2S+ youth.<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-422\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  May 31, 2028.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  Which of the following is an environmental\/ systemic factor that contributes to an increased risk of suicide for LGBTQIA2S+ youth?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7743' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7743' id='answer-id-45213' class='answer answer-1' value='45213' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7743\", \"answer-id-45213\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45213' id='answer-label-45213' class='answer label-1'><span>low self-esteem<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7743' id='answer-id-45214' class='answer answer-1' value='45214' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7743\", \"answer-id-45214\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45214' id='answer-label-45214' class='answer label-1'><span>substance use<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7743' id='answer-id-45215' class='answer answer-1' value='45215' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7743\", \"answer-id-45215\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45215' id='answer-label-45215' class='answer label-1'><span>mental health conditions<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7743' id='answer-id-45216' class='answer answer-1' value='45216' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7743\", \"answer-id-45216\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45216' id='answer-label-45216' class='answer label-1'><span>intentional politicization of LGBTQIA2S+ communities by politicians and the media<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  According to the Trevor Project's past-year findings among LGBTQIA2S+ youth, _____________ considered suicide.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7744' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7744' id='answer-id-45201' class='answer answer-2' value='45201' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7744\", \"answer-id-45201\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45201' id='answer-label-45201' class='answer label-2'><span>11%<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7744' id='answer-id-45202' class='answer answer-2' value='45202' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7744\", \"answer-id-45202\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45202' id='answer-label-45202' class='answer label-2'><span>21%<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7744' id='answer-id-45203' class='answer answer-2' value='45203' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7744\", \"answer-id-45203\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45203' id='answer-label-45203' class='answer label-2'><span>31%<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7744' id='answer-id-45204' class='answer answer-2' value='45204' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7744\", \"answer-id-45204\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45204' id='answer-label-45204' class='answer label-2'><span>41%<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  Professionals and media tend to focus on _________ \u00a0among LGBTQIA2S+.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7746' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7746' id='answer-id-45159' class='answer answer-3' value='45159' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7746\", \"answer-id-45159\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45159' id='answer-label-45159' class='answer label-3'><span>hope<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7746' id='answer-id-45160' class='answer answer-3' value='45160' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7746\", \"answer-id-45160\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45160' id='answer-label-45160' class='answer label-3'><span>joy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7746' id='answer-id-45161' class='answer answer-3' value='45161' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7746\", \"answer-id-45161\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45161' id='answer-label-45161' class='answer label-3'><span>resilience<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7746' id='answer-id-45162' class='answer answer-3' value='45162' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7746\", \"answer-id-45162\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45162' id='answer-label-45162' class='answer label-3'><span>risk<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Having \u00a0just one supportive adult in their life can reduce a young person's risk of poor mental health, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7747' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7747' id='answer-id-45217' class='answer answer-4' value='45217' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7747\", \"answer-id-45217\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45217' id='answer-label-45217' class='answer label-4'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7747' id='answer-id-45218' class='answer answer-4' value='45218' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7747\", \"answer-id-45218\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45218' id='answer-label-45218' class='answer label-4'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Which of the following describes \"nothing for them without them?\"<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7748' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7748' id='answer-id-45219' class='answer answer-5' value='45219' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7748\", \"answer-id-45219\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45219' id='answer-label-45219' class='answer label-5'><span>Using positive messaging focused on hope, joy, and resilience<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7748' id='answer-id-45220' class='answer answer-5' value='45220' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7748\", \"answer-id-45220\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45220' id='answer-label-45220' class='answer label-5'><span>Acknowledging and celebrating diversity and complexity of LGBTQIA2S+ identities<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7748' id='answer-id-45221' class='answer answer-5' value='45221' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7748\", \"answer-id-45221\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45221' id='answer-label-45221' class='answer label-5'><span>Involving LGBTQIA2S+ youth in the development of programs, services and resources<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  Services promoting SOGIE change efforts, such as 'conversion therapy,' are harmful and should be avoided.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7750' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7750' id='answer-id-45181' class='answer answer-6' value='45181' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7750\", \"answer-id-45181\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45181' id='answer-label-45181' class='answer label-6'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7750' id='answer-id-45182' class='answer answer-6' value='45182' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7750\", \"answer-id-45182\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45182' id='answer-label-45182' class='answer label-6'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Focusing on ____________ will foster success.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7752' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7752' id='answer-id-45238' class='answer answer-7' value='45238' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7752\", \"answer-id-45238\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45238' id='answer-label-45238' class='answer label-7'><span>fear<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7752' id='answer-id-45239' class='answer answer-7' value='45239' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7752\", \"answer-id-45239\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45239' id='answer-label-45239' class='answer label-7'><span>grief<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7752' id='answer-id-45240' class='answer answer-7' value='45240' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7752\", \"answer-id-45240\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45240' id='answer-label-45240' class='answer label-7'><span>negatives<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7752' id='answer-id-45241' class='answer answer-7' value='45241' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7752\", \"answer-id-45241\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45241' id='answer-label-45241' class='answer label-7'><span>the positive aspects of LGBTQIA2S+ identities<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  AI\/AN youth are four times _________ likely to die by suicide than youth in any other group.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7753' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7753' id='answer-id-45195' class='answer answer-8' value='45195' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7753\", \"answer-id-45195\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45195' id='answer-label-45195' class='answer label-8'><span>more<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7753' id='answer-id-45196' class='answer answer-8' value='45196' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7753\", \"answer-id-45196\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45196' id='answer-label-45196' class='answer label-8'><span>less<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Sources of Strength is a program for ____________ students\u00a0that focuses on improving school climate and connectedness around mental health and well-being.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7754' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7754' id='answer-id-45197' class='answer answer-9' value='45197' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7754\", \"answer-id-45197\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45197' id='answer-label-45197' class='answer label-9'><span>LGBTQIA2S+<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7754' id='answer-id-45198' class='answer answer-9' value='45198' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7754\", \"answer-id-45198\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45198' id='answer-label-45198' class='answer label-9'><span>rural<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7754' id='answer-id-45199' class='answer answer-9' value='45199' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7754\", \"answer-id-45199\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45199' id='answer-label-45199' class='answer label-9'><span>American Indian\/ Alaska Native<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7754' id='answer-id-45200' class='answer answer-9' value='45200' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7754\", \"answer-id-45200\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45200' id='answer-label-45200' class='answer label-9'><span>all<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  ___________ environments can be advantageous for rural LGBTQIA2S+ as they help youth\u00a0connect with a larger network of their peers.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7756' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7756' id='answer-id-45234' class='answer answer-10' value='45234' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7756\", \"answer-id-45234\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45234' id='answer-label-45234' class='answer label-10'><span>School<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7756' id='answer-id-45235' class='answer answer-10' value='45235' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7756\", \"answer-id-45235\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45235' id='answer-label-45235' class='answer label-10'><span>Community<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7756' id='answer-id-45236' class='answer answer-10' value='45236' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7756\", \"answer-id-45236\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45236' id='answer-label-45236' class='answer label-10'><span>Medical<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7756' id='answer-id-45237' class='answer answer-10' value='45237' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7756\", \"answer-id-45237\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45237' id='answer-label-45237' class='answer label-10'><span>Virtual<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-11'><div class='question-content'> 11:  Continue with your reading and refer to the Human Rights Campaign Glossary of Terms for the following questions: \u00a0Which glossary and terms are preferred and used by LGBTQIA2S+ people?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7757' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7757' id='answer-id-46013' class='answer answer-11' value='46013' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7757\", \"answer-id-46013\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46013' id='answer-label-46013' class='answer label-11'><span>Human Rights Campaign Glossary of Terms<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7757' id='answer-id-46014' class='answer answer-11' value='46014' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7757\", \"answer-id-46014\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46014' id='answer-label-46014' class='answer label-11'><span>LGBTQ Resource Center Glossary<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7757' id='answer-id-46015' class='answer answer-11' value='46015' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7757\", \"answer-id-46015\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46015' id='answer-label-46015' class='answer label-11'><span>GLAAD An Ally\u2019s Guide to Terminology: Talking about LGBT People & Equality<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7757' id='answer-id-46016' class='answer answer-11' value='46016' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7757\", \"answer-id-46016\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46016' id='answer-label-46016' class='answer label-11'><span>LGBTQIA2S+ people use a variety of terms to identify themselves.  Always listen for and respect a person's self identified terminology.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-12'><div class='question-content'> 12:  Which of the following is a term used to describe someone who is actively supportive of LGBTQIA2S+ people?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7758' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7758' id='answer-id-45276' class='answer answer-12' value='45276' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7758\", \"answer-id-45276\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45276' id='answer-label-45276' class='answer label-12'><span>cisgender<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7758' id='answer-id-45277' class='answer answer-12' value='45277' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7758\", \"answer-id-45277\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45277' id='answer-label-45277' class='answer label-12'><span>gender queer<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7758' id='answer-id-45278' class='answer answer-12' value='45278' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7758\", \"answer-id-45278\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45278' id='answer-label-45278' class='answer label-12'><span>same-gender loving<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7758' id='answer-id-45279' class='answer answer-12' value='45279' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7758\", \"answer-id-45279\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45279' id='answer-label-45279' class='answer label-12'><span>ally<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-13'><div class='question-content'> 13:  Which of the following is a term for clinically significant distress caused when a person's assigned birth gender is not the same as the one with which they identify?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7759' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7759' id='answer-id-45250' class='answer answer-13' value='45250' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7759\", \"answer-id-45250\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45250' id='answer-label-45250' class='answer label-13'><span>questioning<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7759' id='answer-id-45251' class='answer answer-13' value='45251' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7759\", \"answer-id-45251\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45251' id='answer-label-45251' class='answer label-13'><span>gender dysphoria<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7759' id='answer-id-45252' class='answer answer-13' value='45252' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7759\", \"answer-id-45252\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45252' id='answer-label-45252' class='answer label-13'><span>homophobia<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7759' id='answer-id-45253' class='answer answer-13' value='45253' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7759\", \"answer-id-45253\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45253' id='answer-label-45253' class='answer label-13'><span>outing<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-14'><div class='question-content'> 14:  People who are transgender identify as<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7761' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7761' id='answer-id-45258' class='answer answer-14' value='45258' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7761\", \"answer-id-45258\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45258' id='answer-label-45258' class='answer label-14'><span>gay<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7761' id='answer-id-45259' class='answer answer-14' value='45259' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7761\", \"answer-id-45259\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45259' id='answer-label-45259' class='answer label-14'><span>lesbian<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7761' id='answer-id-45260' class='answer answer-14' value='45260' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7761\", \"answer-id-45260\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45260' id='answer-label-45260' class='answer label-14'><span>bisexual<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7761' id='answer-id-45261' class='answer answer-14' value='45261' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7761\", \"answer-id-45261\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45261' id='answer-label-45261' class='answer label-14'><span>Being transgender does not imply any specific sexual orientation.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-15'><div class='question-content'> 15:  Which of the following describes an inherent or immutable enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7762' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7762' id='answer-id-45280' class='answer answer-15' value='45280' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7762\", \"answer-id-45280\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45280' id='answer-label-45280' class='answer label-15'><span>sexual orientation<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7762' id='answer-id-45281' class='answer answer-15' value='45281' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7762\", \"answer-id-45281\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45281' id='answer-label-45281' class='answer label-15'><span>gender identity<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7762' id='answer-id-45282' class='answer answer-15' value='45282' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7762\", \"answer-id-45282\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-45282' id='answer-label-45282' class='answer label-15'><span>sex assigned at birth<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>G.M. 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