Evidence-Based Implicit Bias Implications for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

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About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide a historical context of race and racism and its relationship to the development of racial implicit bias. The development of implicit bias will be discussed along with research demonstrating the impact of implicit bias on the clinical encounter. Recommendations for mitigating implicit bias are offered.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Know how the history of race in America informs the development of racial implicit bias.
  • Explain the definition of implicit bias and how it differs from explicit bias.
  • Describe factors that contribute to the development of implicit bias.
  • Describe research related to the impact of implicit bias on the clinical encounter and patient referrals.
  • Describe the relationship between racial implicit bias and healthcare disparities.
  • Describe strategies to mitigate the impact of implicit bias in decision making.


About the Author:
Benjamin D. Reese, Jr., PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with over 50 years of work on issues of race, diversity, and implicit bias. He was formerly the Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer for Duke University and the Duke University Health System. He is currently the President and CEO of Bernese, LLC, a global diversity, inclusion, and antiracism company working with organizations in the US. and around the world.

AGD Subject Code: 770 

How to Receive Credit:

  • Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 1-hour commitment of time.
  • Complete the Self-Assessment Quiz Questions either integrated throughout or all at the end of the course.
    • These questions are NOT GRADED. The questions are included to help affirm what you have learned from the course.
    • The correct answer is shown after the question is answered. If the incorrect answer is selected, a Rationale for the correct answer is provided.
  • At the end of the course, answer the Yes/No Affirmation question to indicate that you have completed the educational activity.
  • Specific to Florida: A mandatory Final Examination with a passing score of 70% or higher is required. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
  • If requested, provide required personal and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory Nursing Course Evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.


Disclosures:
Dr. Benjamin D. Reese Jr. PsyD has disclosed he does not have a financial relationship with ineligible companies
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition ©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up-to-date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.

Course Verification
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the content in this course is balanced and unbiased.

Activity Type: Knowledge
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacist Technicians


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