Implicit Bias

Implicit Bias Training Michigan - 3-Hour Continuing Education for Healthcare Providers

This Implicit Bias Training Michigan course is a 3-hour, on-demand, asynchronous webinar designed to meet the continuing education requirements for healthcare professionals renewing their licenses under Michigan’s Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) guidelines. Fully accredited by national organizations including ACCME, ADA CERP, ASWB, APA, and COPE, this course provides essential knowledge to help reduce bias in healthcare settings.

Michigan Implicit Bias Training Course Overview:

• Duration: 3 hours
• Format: Asynchronous online webinar, accessible anytime
• Pre/Post-Tests: Required per LARA standards
• Accreditation: ACCME, ANCC, ADA CERP, ASWB, ACPE, AAPA, APA, COPE, and more
  
  

Who Should Take This Course?
This course is mandatory for all professionals licensed or registered under Michigan’s Public Health Code, including dental hygienists (MI), physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers. It meets the continuing education requirements for Michigan physician license renewal, as well as other health professions such as dental hygienists, optometrists, psychologists, and more. The course is also suitable for pre-licensure students.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the concept of implicit bias and its impact on patient care.
• Recognize strategies to reduce bias and improve health outcomes.
• Comply with LARA R 338.7004 guidelines for implicit bias training, required for all Michigan healthcare professionals.
  
  

Professions Covered:

• Physicians (MD, DO)
• Dentists, dental hygienists (MI), and dental assistants
• Nurses, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners
• Social workers, optometrists, and psychologists
• Pharmacists and dietitians
  
  

Accreditation Details:

• Physicians: This activity is designated for up to 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
• Dental Professionals: The course offers 3.0 CE credits for dental hygienists in Michigan and other dental professionals, accredited by ADA CERP.
• Nurses and Pharmacists: Accredited by ANCC and ACPE, this course meets Michigan’s requirements for nurse and pharmacist license renewal.
  
  

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible Learning: Complete at your own pace through our on-demand webinar format.
• Comprehensive Accreditation: Earn credits from nationally recognized organizations while fulfilling Michigan’s implicit bias training requirements.
• Fully Compliant: Designed to meet the latest Michigan LARA standards, including the most recent update allowing asynchronous webinars.
  
  

By completing this course, you’ll not only fulfill the implicit bias training Michigan requirement for license renewal but also improve your ability to provide equitable care in diverse healthcare settings.

How does this course meet criteria for Michigan?
According to the training standards R 338.7004, training obtained by a nationally-recognized or state-recognized health-related organization, meets criteria, additionally, an educational program that has been approved by any board, meets criteria.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Renew Now CE. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Physicians, Medical Doctor (MD) and Osteopathic Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Pharmacists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 3.0 contact hours. Reports of NABP number are submitted within 60 days of submission of the claim credit, within 60 days of course completion.

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Physician Assistant/Associate
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 6/30/2024. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Dentists, Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this activity for 3.0 continuing education credits.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

Implicit Bias Training Michigan with COPE - Optometrists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 3.0 COPE credit hours. Optometrists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. AKH Inc. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 3.0 culture competence continuing education credits.

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Dietitians
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = One CPEU).

Implicit Bias Training Michigan for Nurses
Renew Now CE is nationally accredited as a provider through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) Provider P0557 and is an approved provider by both the Michigan Board of Nursing and Pharmacy, ID 50-18921. 

Per the law, "If otherwise permitted by the code and rules, this training may be used to satisfy other training or continuing education requirements." This course will provide satisfaction of the Michigan Implicit Bias requirement and additional continuing education credit.

Professions eligible to take this Michigan mandatory Implicit Bias training:
Acupuncture
Athletic Trainers
Audiologists
Behavior Analysts
Chiropractors
Counselors
Dentistry
Genetic Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapy
Massage Therapy
Medicine
Midwifery
Nursing
Nursing Home Administrators
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery
Pharmacy (Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, etc.)
Physical Therapy
Physician’s Assistants
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Psychology
Respiratory Therapy
Sanitarian
Social Worker
Speech-Language Pathology

Pre-licensure students can take this course as it meets the LARA requirements. 

How many hours of implicit bias training are required in Michigan?

New Applicants for licensure or registration are required to have completed 2 hours of implicit bias training within the 5 years immediately preceding issuance of the license or registration.

Renewing licensees are required to complete 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of their license or registration cycle. However, for initial renewal after June 1, 2021, licensees will only need to have 1 hour for each year since the rule’s promulgation date of June 1, 2021.

For example, if you are scheduled to renew your license in August of 2022, you would only be required to have 1 hour of training, even if the length of your license was 3 years. Remember: The rule also specifically states that this training is in addition to any continuing education requirements required for renewal.

Subsequent renewals will require 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the license or registration cycle.

Do you have to report your implicit bias certificate to the state?

The learner does not need to report their certificate of completion for implicit bias to the state of Michigan. During application or renewal, an applicant, licensee, or registrant will attest to compliance with the new rule and completion of a LARA compliant implicit bias training. The department may select and audit a sample of licensees or registrants and request documentation of proof of compliance with the rule.

Reports of NABP number are submitted within 60 days of submission of the claim credit, within 60 days of course completion.

LARA requires that online Michigan implicit bias courses include one of the following:

The Final Rule Language updated on: 3/23/2023 1:49:26 PM and now includes asynchronous webinar and teleconference courses.

Link to R 338.7004 Implicit bias training standards.

(d) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following: 

(i) A teleconference or webinar that allows live synchronous interaction that provides for the opportunity for participants to interact with the instructor and other participants. 

(ii) A live presentation that provides for the opportunity for participants to interact with the instructor and other participants. 

(iii) An asynchronous teleconference or webinar. 

What are the LARA Michigan requirements for Implicit Bias training?

Make sure your course meets the requirements for implicit bias training in Michigan. Courses must meet the Michigan requirements in the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Public Health Code Rules: R 338.7004.

Michigan FAQ Page on Implicit Bias Training Link

Link to R 338.7004 Implicit bias training standards.