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Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 3 Credits
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Meets Michigan's implicit bias training rules (R 338.7004): 3 hours for 3-year renewal cycle licenses: Physicians, DOs, PAs and Dentists. Online, instant certificates

Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 3 Credits
Meets Michigan's implicit bias training rules (R 338.7004): 3 hours for 3-year renewal cycle licenses: Physicians, DOs, PAs and Dentists. Online, instant certificates
Nationally & state accredited
Course Features
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Review core concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Discuss current disparities in the healthcare profession
Identify steps towards expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare
Course description
Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 3 Credits
Who is this 3-hour course for: Renewing MDs, DOs, PAs and Dentists need 3 hours for their 3-year cycle.
Renewing Michigan RNs, LPNs, APRNs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and other healthcare professionals on 2-year renewal cycles licensees need 2 hours per cycle: this course covers it. → Paths Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare - 2 CE
Credit: 2.0 Hours, under the accreditation your board accepts. Counts within your general renewal hours in Michigan.
Length: 2 hours, online, self-paced, unlimited post-test attempts. Certificate issued immediately.
State requirements this course satisfies
Michigan, all licensed health professions (R 338.7004): 2 hours of implicit bias training before your first renewal, then 1 hour for each year of your license cycle. This course covers the 2-hour initial requirement in full. Renewing MDs, DOs, PAs and Dentists need 3 hours for their 3-year cycle. Renewing Michigan RNs, LPNs, APRNs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and other healthcare professionals on 2-year renewal cycles licensees need 2 hours per cycle
Michigan's LARA does not approve individual providers or courses. The rule sets content and sponsor criteria; accredited CE & CME from an ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, or AGD PACE provider meets them.
What it covers
Implicit versus explicit bias; historical, structural, interpersonal, and institutional conditions behind healthcare inequities; how bias shows up in communication, assessment, clinical decisions, and maternal-health outcomes; assessing your own bias; linguistic competency and qualified language assistance; structured reflection, patient-centered communication, standardized decision processes, and disparities review as mitigation.
Reporting
Your certificate is issued immediately and stored in your account; keep it 6 years for Michigan's post-renewal audit. We automatically report to CE Broker within 24 business hours.
Course content
Paths Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare
Learning Objectives
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity
Equality ≠ Equity
Inclusion
Relationships Between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
System 1 and System 2 Thinking
Implicit Bias
Biases
Strategies for Combating Implicit Biases
Disparities among Healthcare Workers
Why should we prioritize diversity, equity, & inclusion?
Tangible Benefits
Initiatives Within the Education System to Improve Healthcare Disparities
Gender Inequity & Sexual Harassment in the Pharmacy Profession
Disparities in Patient Outcomes
Examples of Implicit Biases in Healthcare
The Practice of Race-Based Medicine
Inclusion of Race in Kidney Function Estimates in Critically Ill Patients
Implementation of new ASN/NKF race-free Glomerular Filtration Rate Equations
Understanding Health Equity
Health Disparities vs Health Differences
Social Determinants of Health
Short distances to large gaps in health
Longstanding disparities in healthcare
“Fast Facts” about Disparities in Health Care
Impact of COVID-19: “The pandemic has amplified earlier inequities”
Discrepancies with Oxygen Saturation Readings during COVID-19
Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximeter Devices and the Clinical Impact on COVID-19 Treatments
Racial Disparities in ICU Outcomes
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Emergency Department Outcomes
Consequences & Impact of Race-Based Medicine on Learners
LGBT+
Historical Medical Marginalization
Health Disparities Compared to Heterosexual Counterparts
Trans 101
Basics of Gender-Affirming Care
Trans Health Disparities
How to Promote Inclusivity
Patient Case Scenarios – Case #1
Patient Case Scenarios – Case #2
Suggestions for Improving LGBT+ Outcomes
Cultural Competence
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in the U.S.
Interventions to Improve Maternal Health in the U.S.
Communication Models
Expansion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare***
How can we overcome implicit bias?
Becoming Race Conscious
Becoming an ally
Thank You
Course details
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Instructor

Andrea Sikora Newsome, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She received her PharmD from the University of Georgia before completing her PGY-1 and PGY-2 in Critical Care at the University of North Carolina Medical Center. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Clinical Research from Emory University and is also a KL2 Scholar through the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance Program.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 3 Credits", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Midwifery, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician - ACCME - 3 Hours. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Dental Therapist, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Certified Nurse Aides, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Advanced Dental Assistant, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Director, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Physical Therapy Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Osteopathic Physician, Dental Technician, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Respiratory Therapist, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Dental Lab, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Certified Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Denturist, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist, Dental Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Is implicit bias training required in Michigan?
Yes. Since June 1, 2022, LARA rule R 338.7004 requires implicit bias training for licensure and renewal in more than 30 health professions, including physicians, PAs, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and physical therapists.
How many hours do I need?
New licensees: 2 hours before the first renewal. Renewing licensees: 1 hour for each year of the license cycle, so 2 hours on a 2-year cycle and 3 hours on a 3-year cycle. The hours count within your general CE total.
Does this course cover the full Michigan requirement?
It covers the 2-hour initial requirement and the full 3-hour renewal requirement for 3-year licenses.
Is this course LARA approved?
LARA does not approve providers or courses. The rule sets content and sponsor criteria, and this course meets them as an accredited activity from an ACCME, ANCC, ACPE, and AGD PACE provider. Keep your certificate; the Board audits after renewal.
Do I also need human trafficking training?
In Michigan, yes, once. It is a separate one-time requirement (MCL 333.16148).
Is there free implicit bias training in Michigan?
Some free options exist, and some meet the rule. What matters at audit is a certificate showing the sponsor, hours, and content criteria. This course gives you that with accredited credit that also counts toward your general hours.
Will you report my completion?
Michigan does use CE Broker for audits. Download your certificate and keep it 6 years. We will report to CE Broker for you. Questions? CE compliance experts are on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
Most helpful reviews
I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Andrea Sikora Newsome, PharmD, MSCR, BCCCP, FCCM - Content Developer and Faculty
Luke Porter – Planner, Editor, and Reviewer (AchieveCE)
Robert Surratt, MD – Content Developer and Faculty
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Beth Ryan Townsend, CHCP – Reviewer (Continuing Education Company)
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer (AchieveCE)
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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