Implicit Bias for California Healthcare Professionals
Studies show that implicit bias around demographics such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status cause inequalities in treatment by healthcare professionals. This course will identify how implicit bias affects the perception and treatment decisions of healthcare professionals, how this affects patient health outcomes, and provide solutions for overcoming implicit bias on both personal and systematic levels.
In January of 2023, the California Board of Registered Nursing issued a requirement for licensees still within the first 2 years of holding their license, immediately following their initial licensure must complete one hour of direct participation in an implicit bias course offered by an approved CNE provider, this course fulfills this education requirement.
Course written in collaboration by Kaitlin Rosetta and Capra Garrison, RN, CEO.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Define implicit bias.
- List 2 examples of how implicit bias affects healthcare providers and patients.
- State 2 strategies for reducing implicit bias.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: What is Implicit Bias?
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Why Implicit Bias Exists
Chapter 2: Implications of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
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Vulnerable Groups
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Race and Ethnicity
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Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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Age
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Disabilities, Mental Illness, and Addiction
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Socioeconomic Status
Chapter 3: How to Reduce Implicit Bias
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Become Aware of Your Implicit Biases
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Educate and Immerse Yourself in Other Cultures
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Improve Communications and Standards
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Engage in Meditation and Mindfulness
Chapter 4: References
Price: $12.00
Contact Hour: 1
Course Author
Kaitlin Rosetta
Course Accreditation
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