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 have one year (365 days) from the purchase date to complete your course; however, if your renewal is due before this date, you may need to complete it before the one-year expiration.

After your course expires, you will no longer have access to the course. You have the option within 60 days of the expiration to purchase a 6-month extension of time, which will reactivate the course with a new expiration of 6 months from the date of extension. You can purchase this within your account or by giving us a call within 60 days after expiration.

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---This course is NOT a webinar.

---This course is NOT considered an In-Person/Live Class and will not be accepted as such. 

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

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

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Louisiana: For licensed Massage Therapists who have their license number and Louisiana selected within their account, we 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 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.

For all other states, entities, and board certification, it is your responsibility to submit credits to your appropriate licensing/certification board for each accepted course by your board. While we do our best to provide current and accurate information, it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure acceptance. Generally, you will have to submit the certificates during the renewal process or upon being audited. Your certificates are always available inside your account. We do not guarantee approval for each course for each state. NOT all courses are approved, even if we are approved directly by the state (our provider numbers will appear on each certificate regardless of approval). Note: This list is subject to change.

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