May 8, 2026: 10:45am-2pm ET | Implicit Bias 3 Hour Training | 3 CE Hours

$69 Standard Registration

DISCOUNTS:

• Group Discount: $59 per person for Groups of 3+ REGISTER YOUR GROUP HERE

3.0 CREDIT HOURS

Social Workers:

• ASWB ACE 3.0 Cultural Competence CE Credits 
• Maryland Social Work 3.0 Category I CE Credits
  • Fulfills Maryland Anti-Oppressive Social Work CE Requirement
• DC Board of Social Work 3.0 Credits
  • Partially fulfills DC Health Priorities Requirement (3 of 4 hours)

Professional Counselors: 

• NBCC ACEP 3.0 Credit Hours

Elevate Continuing Education, #1816, formerly Maryland CEU Institute is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/04/2023-05/04/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 4.0 cultural competence continuing education credits.

 

Visit the CE Approvals page for all CE accreditation information and more about which states/boards accept the CEs we offer.

After attending this training, participants will be able to...

• Identify the impact of implicit and explicit bias on the provision of professional mental and/or physical health services.

• Utilize evidence-based tools to recognize and evaluate implicit and explicit biases.

• Apply a structured framework to assess the impact of implicit bias within professional practice.

• Demonstrate effective strategies to address and mitigate implicit bias in professional settings.

Note: All course times below are Eastern Time (ET)

• 10:30–10:40am ET – Zoom Doors Open, Virtual Sign-in Sheet, and Welcome
• 10:40–10:45am ET – Announcements and Presenter Introduction
• 10:45–10:55am ET – Introductions and Overview
  • Instructor introduces themselves and outlines session content
  • Presenter will conduct a brief audience assessment to identify participant demographics and professional contexts relevant to the course content.
• 10:55–11:10am ET – Setting Intentions
  • Acknowledge the challenging nature of this topic and create a respectful learning space
  • Identify personal goals for participation
  • Establish mutual respect and openness to differing perspectives
• 11:10–11:30am ET – Personal Explorations
  • Identify personal communication styles and their relevance to this work
  • Explore readiness for self-reflection and growth
  • Discuss how personal awareness impacts professional relationships
• 11:30–11:45am ET – Exploring the Role of Bias in Our Lives
  • Differentiate between implicit and explicit biases
  • Discuss the evolution and functions of bias
  • Explore both benefits and dangers of bias in everyday contexts
• 11:45am–12:00pm ET – Break (15 minutes)
• 12:00–1:00pm ET – Assessing for Bias
  • Explore and apply tools used to assess bias and prejudice
  • Identify strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of assessment tools
  • Reflect on how assessment results inform professional growth and supervision
• 1:00–1:50pm ET – Addressing Bias in the Workplace
  • Introduce and discuss practical strategies for addressing bias within organizations
  • Review case examples and discuss implementation of anti-bias practices
  • Explore barriers and supports for organizational change
• 1:50–1:55pm ET – Summary and Questions
  • Summarize key takeaways and opportunities for practice change
  • Address outstanding participant questions
• 1:55–2:00pm ET – Final Q&A/ Distribution of Evaluations and Course Conclusion

Visit the Live Webinars - What to Expect page for full details about course completion requirements, technology & system requirements.