Implicit Bias in Healthcare - Two-Hour

Course overview

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. Implicit bias training is now a requirement for many healthcare professionals around the United States. Please refer to your board to know the number of contact hours that are required. This course provides 2 contact hours of continuing education.