Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DEIAIMC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify three primary reasons why a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical for providing quality care and improving outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs.
Summarize ways you can identify and mitigate the impact of bias in your professional interactions.
Indicate at least three approaches you can use to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Foundations to DEI
Meet Jennah
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dimensions of Diversity
Quick Check
Cultural Diversity and Bias in Healthcare Settings
Remember Jennah?
Cultural Bias
Cultural Competence Continuum
Quick Check
Cultural Humility
Healthcare Disparities
Review
Summary
Section 3: Identifying and Mitigating Bias
Meet Dani
Recognizing Personal Bias
Remember Dani?
Addressing Personal Bias
Recognizing Institutional Bias
Revisiting Dani
Addressing Institutional Bias
Difficult Conversations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Demonstrating Culturally Responsive Care
Intersectionality
Trauma-Informed Approach
Person-Centered Language
Recognizing Cultural Preferences
Gathering Client Feedback
Challenges to Implementing Culturally Responsive Care
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kayte Thomas, PhD, LCSW, CCTP, CIMHP
Kayte Thomas (she/hers) received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Meredith College, her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University, and her PhD in Social Work from Baylor University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and holds certifications as a clinical trauma professional and an integrative medicine mental health provider. Her work focuses on reducing disparities caused by power, privilege, and oppression in various forms. She regularly provides clinical supervision to new clinical social workers, teaches social work at the graduate level, and has published journal articles in the peer-reviewed literature as well.
Writer: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Case Managers; Direct Care Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
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All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.