Presenter

Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson

Course Overview

Studies have identified implicit bias as a contributor to disparities in the outcome of marginalized and minority communities.  Mitigating implicit bias among providers has been identified as a strategy to improve client/patient-provider communication and service/treatment decisions, contributing to improved quality of care and outcomes. 

This training will focus on increasing cultural conscientiousness, sensitivity and humility.  It will also broaden participant’s awareness of their own implicit biases (subtle, unconscious assumptions about others) and equip them with tools to engage with patients/clients, in more open, respectful and empathetic ways. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify implicit and explicit biases
2. Define types of biases including confirmation bias, affinity bias and halo effect
3. Describe principles of cultural humility and cultural safety
4. Practice skills for cross-cultural communication

 Teaching method(s)

Lecture, Slideshow, Descriptive Examples