{"id":62146,"date":"2025-06-10T14:08:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=62146"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T21:45:35","slug":"healthcare-inequities-and-healthcare-providers-we-are-part-of-the-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=62146","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare inequities and healthcare providers: we are part of the problem (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0 This course examines the topic of implicit bias in healthcare and the role of the healthcare provider in addressing implicit bias and prioritizing equitable care. \u00a0The course explores the science of implicit bias, the social groups most affected by implicit bias, and the impact on health outcomes. \u00a0Mitigation strategies are identified and include self-reflection, simulation-based education, counter-stereotypic strategies, emotional regulation, and mindfulness meditation.<\/p>\n

If you would like to take the Harvard Project Implicit Implicit Association Test<\/em> (IAT), you can find it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Book Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Reading: \u00a0<\/strong>Healthcare inequities and healthcare providers: \u00a0we are part of the problem<\/em> by Crystal N. Campbell (International Journal for Equity in Health). \u00a0Additional Readings: \u00a0<\/strong>Combating Implicit Bias and Stereotypes (<\/em>Think Cultural Health Education, OMH); Interrupting Bias the PALS Approach (<\/em>IGR, University of Michigan).<\/p>\n

Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills, and knowledge by identifying key issues related to addressing implicit bias and prioritizing health equity.<\/p>\n

Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Describe the social groups most affected by implicit bias. \u00a0Describe the impact of implicit bias on patient health outcomes. \u00a0Identify mitigation strategies.<\/p>\n

Review our\u00a0pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t