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Implicit Bias: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

About This Course

Are you able to assess your patients, co-workers, and students in a fair and accurate way? This presentation will address hidden biases that we all possess based on a lifetime of experience and exposure. Implicit bias and the impact it can have on patient care and daily interactions will be discussed; mechanisms for reducing implicit bias will be presented.

Successful completion of this course requires passing the post-course with a score of 70% or higher.

Seminar Objectives

Define implicit bias.

Recognize the difference between conscious and unconscious processing.

Discuss the effects of implicit bias on patient care/outcomes.

Employ strategies to reduce implicit bias.

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