Implicit Bias Training for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals

Implicit Bias Training for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2029-08-06

Course Description:
Providing equitable care begins with recognizing the role that implicit bias can play in healthcare. This CE course for nurses and other healthcare professionals examines how unconscious biases and structural racism can contribute to disparities in patient outcomes and explores practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing their impact. Gain a deeper understanding of implicit bias, its effects on clinical decision-making, and approaches to fostering more equitable, inclusive, and patient-centered care. This course meets mandates for many states including CA, IL, KY, MI and WA.

Course Learning Objectives:
1) Define implicit bias, including examples of biased behavior.
2) Describe the impact of implicit bias on disparities in healthcare outcomes.
3) Define structural racism and describe its impact on patient outcomes.
4) Identify strategies intended to remedy the negative impact of implicit bias.