Course Description:
A Culture of belonging is the foundation of healthy and integrated educational services and
healthcare systems.
Implicit bias is “an attitude or internalized stereotype that affects an individual’s perception,
action, or decision making in an unconscious manner and often contributes to unequal
treatment of people based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, age, disability, or other characteristic” (Michigan
Public Health Code).
This interactive workshop will help us look below the surface to understand how the stories we
have about ourselves, our communities, and our students or clients came to be; how they
influence our actions and inaction; and how we can hone our own awareness of our conscious
and unconscious motivations to provide services that will result in more equitable outcomes.
Regardless of the demographics of your students or clients, understanding the core values
aligned with DEI and the potential impact of implicit bias can improve outcomes for everyone
you serve.
Note: This training will provide 3 hours of training to satisfy the Michigan department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs requirement for implicit bias training. Participants seeking to
meet the requirements of licensure should review the specific time requirements for their
profession. LARA FAQs Implicit Bias Training
Course Link:
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard
Sponsor Name: Kalamazoo RESA
Contact Information:
Phillip Vanorman
2692509221
philip.vanorman@kresa.org