Implicit Bias
Date Available: 11/24/20
Date Expires: 11/24/21
Course Type: On Demand Webinar
Sponsor Name: Mary Free Bed
Course Registration Link :http://www.maryfreebed.com
CE Value (credits):
CE Type: Standard
Contact Information:
Bonita Pawloski
616-840-8292
Course Description:
By the conclusion of the lecture participants will:
Explain what implicit bias is
Identify others implicit biases towards certain groups
Understand and accept that you are biased
Differentiate between implicit bias and racism
Recognize how implicit bias impacts behavior
Explore strategies on how to address bias
Applicable to Social Work Practice:
Explicit bias is traditionally what we think about regarding bias. With explicit bias, individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes towards certain groups. Alternatively, implicit bias refers to the attitudes and stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. This presentation will identify common biases and differentiate between implicit bias and racism. Additionally, this presentation will discuss ways implicit bias impacts behavior and also explore ways to address bias.