Course Code: REL-ALL-0-UIBHC
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the impact of historical discrimination on the provision of healthcare.
Recall measures that can be taken to reduce implicit bias.
Identify methods of evaluating the presence and extent of implicit bias.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding The Impact of Implicit Bias
A Missed Opportunity
What Is Implicit Bias?
How Do You Address Bias?
Age-Related Biases
Ableism
Gender Bias
LGBTQIA+ Bias
Racial or Ethnic Bias
The Assumption of Tolerance
Cultural and Linguistic Bias in Healthcare
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Recognizing and Addressing Implicit Bias
Becoming Aware of Bias
First Impressions
Providing Culturally Responsive Care
Identifying Personal Biases
Building Collaborative Partnerships
Organizational Best Practices
Review
Key Takeaway
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Reviewer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Occupational Therapist; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Physical Therapist; Physical Therapist Assistant; Social Workers; Speech-Language Pathologists; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.