Implicit Bias in Health Care

Self enrollment

The purpose of this session is to provide health care professionals an overview of implicit bias. This includes an exploration of definitions of implicit and explicit bias. The nature and dynamics of implicit biases and how they can affect health outcomes will be discussed. Finally, because implicit biases are unconscious, strategies will be reviewed to assist in raising professionals' awareness of and interventions to reduce them.  Educational level:  Intermediate.  Contact hours: 2.0 Target audience: OT, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP.  Satisfactory completion criteria: Complete pre-/post-test, view all modules and video clips, complete all associated quizzes, submit course evaluation. ASHA approved for .20 ASHA CEUs.  AOTA Content Focus -- Professional Issues.

Before completion, please review each course to ensure it is applicable/approved by your State's board.