Implicit Bias and How to Reduce it

Course Purpose

Build practical skills to recognize and interrupt implicit bias in clinical decisions, communication, staffing, and systems of care.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2 contact hours at completion of the activity.

Overview

After completing this course, the nurse will be able to distinguish implicit bias from explicit bias, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and structural inequity. The nurse will examine how bias may affect assessment, communication, pain care, diagnosis, treatment, and the patient experience. The nurse will also be able to use structured clinical processes, respectful communication, individual reflection, and system-level safeguards to reduce the opportunity for bias to influence care.

Objectives

Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:

1. Differentiate implicit bias, explicit bias, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and structural bias.
2. Identify clinical and workplace conditions that increase the risk that bias will influence judgment.
3. Analyze examples of potential bias involving race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, language, age, body size, and socioeconomic status.
4. Explain the appropriate uses and limitations of implicit-association measures.
5. Apply at least four evidence-informed strategies to interrupt bias during patient assessment, communication, treatment, and escalation.
6. Recommend organizational practices that support equitable care, workforce decisions, measurement, and accountability.

Who this course is for:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and other healthcare providers in any setting who want continuing education on Implicit Bias and How to Reduce it.

Course outline

14 sections · finish in any order across devices

1. 1

   Introduction

2. 2

   Implicit Bias and Explicit Bias

3. 3

   Bias Occurrences

4. 4

   Gender Stereotypes

5. 5

   Health Care

6. 6

   LGBTQ+ Community

7. 7

   Legal System

8. 8

   Racial Stereotypes

9. 9

   Work

10. 10

    Causes of Implicit Bias

11. 11

    Testing for Implicit Bias

12. 12

    How to Reduce Implicit Bias

13. 13

    Considerations

14. 14

    Conclusion

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