Course Name: Implicit Bias, LGBTQ, and Anti-Discrimination
Number of Hours: 3 hours
NCBTMB Course ID: 70275253
FL, GA, MI, SC, TN Tracking Number: 20-1095262
Louisiana Course Number: N/A
NCBTMB Provider Name: My CE National
NCBTMB Provider #: 451576-11

Course Description: Implicit bias is a concept that originates in our brains, based on the brain’s need to sort and categorize people and things into compartments. This is not a bad thing; it allows us to receive and comprehend the multitude of information that invades us every minute of every day. Experiential and environmental factors may cause our brains to think more or less favorably about a specific group of people.

This course explores the different types of bias that can begin in our brains, why it develops into thoughts that we perceive as truth, and how to control it. People are not born discriminative and exclusive; the human soul is inherently kind and understanding. Yet, bias and discrimination are everywhere. These philosophies lead to disdain, misunderstanding, and even hatred.

It is important to remember that our clients all have individual issues regarding their healthcare needs. Expressing those needs to someone they don’t know can be an overwhelming experience. Combined with the fact that many of our clients have been chastised for much of their lives, it can lead to many members of societal groups avoiding medical care altogether.

Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to connect with individuals of different cultures with unique needs. We have the opportunity to reach out and encourage hesitant people to seek preventative and continuing medical care. If we foster an environment of respect and caring instead of punitive and judgmental, we can set the example for other professions to do the same.

Goal: To educate healthcare professionals about Implicit bias and its effects on treatment options and appropriate resources available for patients that meet each patient’s unique needs, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, appearance, or sexual preference.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to master the following objectives with a minimum of 70% accuracy:

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You will use this material as a guide to take and pass the exam. Each course has its own online exam, so after you have read through the material, you must pass the associated online exam to get credit for taking the course.

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You have 365 days from the purchase date to complete the Course before it expires; however, if your renewal is due before this date, you must complete this Course before your renewal date.  If you do not complete the Course upon expiration, you must purchase an “extension.” Otherwise, you forfeit your Course and will have to repurchase it.  Extensions are 75% of posted prices for six more months of Access.  You may do this within your account under “Extend Expiration” within 90 days of the expiration.  Upon successful completion and/or expiration of the Course, you will not have Access to the Course unless it is extended or purchased again.

---This course is NOT a video.

---This course is NOT an audio file.

---This course is NOT mailed out in any format. Nothing comes by mail, as you have instant access to the course upon ordering.

---This course is NOT a webinar.

---This course is NOT considered an In-Person / Live / With an Instructor Present / Contact Hours and will not be accepted as such. 

---This course is NOT scheduled, as you can complete it 24/7.

---For Florida, this course is NOT accepted in the category “Live: Relevant to and Focus on Massage Therapy Techniques.”

For all states, you should search specifically by your state for courses that are accepted for your state, as some subject matters will not be accepted. When searching for courses, select your State and click "Search." This will help you as a general guide on what would be accepted; however, it is still up to you to determine the acceptance. If you are unsure what your state requires or need their contact information, go to "Renewal Info," scroll down and select your appropriate state. If you need their contact information, scroll to the bottom of that page under "Massage Board Information." 

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Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina & Tennessee:

For actively Licensed Massage Therapists, we submit credits for each accepted Course directly to your Board in these specific states; however, this submission is made for those who have entered their License Number with the Associated States listed within their account before taking an exam. For Florida, this Course is not accepted in the category “Live: Relevant to and Focus on Massage Therapy Techniques” and will be accepted either in the general category or the mandatory categories such as Ethics, Medical Errors, FL Laws, or Human Trafficking (depending upon the Course).

Louisiana:

For actively licensed Massage Therapists who have their license number and Louisiana selected and identified within their account, we will submit credits to LA for each approved Course.  Louisiana Therapists Notice:  Visit www.cemassage.com/la to view our current list of approved Courses before taking an exam (as Course listings and approvals can change); no exchanges or refunds will be granted.  Only Courses on our LA webpage with an LCEU number are approved for LA.  We do not submit credit for Courses not approved by Louisiana.

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