Implicit Bias Training for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals

Implicit biases are deeply ingrained attitudes and stereotypes that affect our judgments and behaviors, often unconsciously. In healthcare settings, these biases can have a significant impact on patient outcomes, healthcare disparities, and overall quality of care. This continuing education (CEU) course aims to equip nurses and other healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to recognize and address implicit biases, ultimately promoting culturally competent and equitable care. Meets mandates for many states including CA, IL, KY, MI, and MD.

 Define implicit bias, including examples of biased behavior.

 Describe the impact of implicit bias on disparities in healthcare outcomes.

 Identify strategies intended to remedy the negative impact of implicit bias.

Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

CE Broker Approved Provider Number 50-2174. CE Broker Course Tracking Number 20-1080632.

 Our Implicit Bias Training for nurses equips them with skills and knowledge to recognize and manage unconscious attitudes that affect patient care. Enroll in the course to find out how bias shapes patient care, use practical strategies to reduce unfair treatment, and provide respectful, equitable care for all.

Course Curriculum 

This course teaches skills to deal with implicit bias in healthcare:

Define Implicit Bias

Explain what implicit bias is and its types, such as ability bias, affinity bias, age bias, etc..

Describe the Implicit Bias Effect

Describes how it contributes to healthcare disparities and affects outcomes.

Recognize Personal Biases

Help healthcare professionals identify their own biases through awareness exercises.

Strategies to OvercomeBias

Provides proven methods such as the “PRESS” Model for Organizations, the “ASK” MODEL to reduce the negative impact of bias.

How to Build Patient Trust

Learn good communication skills and behaviors that build patient-provider relationships.

Case Scenarios and Applications

Master real-world examples and practice strategies to address bias in clinical situations.

Benefits of the Course 

Develop the skills and confidence to manage unconscious attitudes in patients with our course:

Improved Patient Care

Provide proven treatments such as “PRESS” and “ASK” to diverse patients.

Clinical Confidence

Gain confidence in everyday practice to address implicit bias.

In-Depth Understanding

Learn about how bias forms, its effects, and prevention. 

Health Equity

Deliver safer care that treats all patients equally. 

Why Choose LearnTastic as Your Implicit Bias Training Provider 

Tackle implicit bias in patient care with the following benefits:

Updated Practices

Based on current research and best practices..

Earn CE Credits

Get 2 CE credits and enhance credibility.

Practical Learning

Learn practical strategies to improve patient care.

Flexible Online Learning

Learn at your own pace on any device

Instant Certification

Receive your certificate after completing the course and paying a fee.

Expert-Led Content

Created by experts in cultural competence and equity.

Who Should Enroll for This Training?

Our Implicit Bias Training for nurses is open to anyone working in patient care or healthcare delivery, including:

• Nurses and nursing staff

• Physicians and physician assistants

• Allied health professionals

• Social workers and case managers

• Medical and nursing students

• Healthcare administrators and support staff

Corporate Benefits

The course effectively meets group training needs with a scalable and trackable solution. 

Why Choose Our Corporate Training?

• Discounts for a team of 5 or more. 

• Dedicated account manager. 

• Single dashboard to track team progress.

• Consistent training across departments. 

• Flexible completion timelines.