The Formation of Implicit Biases and Practical Strategies to Address Them

Inequity and marginalization exist in our professional, societal, and personal surroundings. In many cases, we are unaware of the ways in which our biases affect our behaviors and actions that can perpetuate these inequities. This course will address the historical, societal, and neurological underpinnings of implicit bias formation. Course participants can expect to better identify the processes of bias formation and strategize methods to cope with, reduce, and transform biases in aid of inclusion for all, including patients and colleagues.

Presented by:

1. Ilana S Mittman, PhD, MS, CGC
2. Liza A. Talusan, PhD, CPC
3. Lisa Werkmeister Rozas, Ph.D., LCSW
4. Altovise T. Ewing, PhD, LCGC
5. LaShana Lewis
6. Nadine Channaoui, MS, CGC

Learning Objectives:

1. Determine the ways implicit bias may affect you in your workplace, professional life, and everyday life.
2. Illustrate how implicit bias works in conjunction with structural and societal power imbalances that have real impacts on the healthcare field.
3. Identify tactics to use when identifying an implicit bias in yourself and/or in someone else such as self-reflection and self-centering.

Genetic Counselor CEUs:

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) to offer up to .4 CEUs or 4 Category 1 contact hours for the activity, The Formation of Implicit Biases and Practical Strategies to Address Them. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned by participating in this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

Successful Completion:

1. View recording
2. Pass quiz
3. Complete evaluation