Question: Is implicit bias training mandatory for social workers in Michigan?

Answer: Yes. Licensed social workers in Michigan are required to complete implicit bias training as part of their continuing education (CE) requirements. The mandatory training is 3 hours and counts toward CE credit. This requirement is established under LARA Rule R 338.7004. Completing an ASWB-ACE approved course fulfills this obligation.

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MI Implicit Bias for Social Workers (ASWB-ACE): Everything You Need to Know

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has made it a requirement for licensed social workers to complete implicit bias training as part of their continuing education (CE) requirements. The new rule, R338.7004, updated in 2023, allows social workers to count the hours spent on implicit bias training toward fulfilling their mandatory CE credit requirements. Renew Now CE’s Michigan Implicit Bias for Social Workers (ASWB-ACE) 3 hour course meets this requirement. This enables social workers to fulfill CE hours while addressing cultural competence and equity in social services.

Why Choose Our Michigan Implicit Bias Course?

Our 3-hour Implicit Bias course is specifically designed to meet the Michigan state requirements for implicit bias training while also providing valuable CE credits.

Here’s why our Michigan Implicit Bias course stands out:

Jointly Accredited by AKH Inc.

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, is approved to offer social work continuing education through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.

• Organizational Approval: The ASWB-ACE program approves organizations, not individual courses. This ensures that all our offerings meet rigorous quality standards.
• State-Specific Compliance: While AKH Inc. is responsible for this course, state and provincial regulatory boards retain the authority to determine whether a course fulfills CE requirements in their jurisdiction.
• High Standards: AKH Inc. ensures that the course adheres to Michigan’s licensing and training requirements as outlined in LARA’s rules.

Comprehensive Training Experience

Our course includes:

• An asynchronous, instructor-led webinar, allowing flexibility for your busy schedule.
• A pre-test and post-test, as mandated by LARA, to measure learning outcomes and compliance.
• Real-world case studies and examples, making the training practical and actionable.

This format ensures that the course is accessible, engaging, and aligned with Michigan’s specific CE requirements for implicit bias training.

Earn Cultural Competence CE Credits

Completing this course fulfills Michigan’s implicit bias requirement and provides social workers with 3.0 cultural competence CE credits. This dual benefit recognizes your efforts as both a professional and ethical advancement.

Start Your Michigan Implicit Bias for Social Workers (ASWB-ACE) Training Today

Don’t wait to meet your implicit bias and continuing education requirements. Enroll in our 3-hour accredited implicit bias training course today and ensure you remain compliant with Michigan’s licensing standards.

For detailed guidelines on Michigan’s implicit bias training requirements, visit the official Implicit Bias Training FAQsfrom LARA (link).