CEUfast is excited to introduce its new Michigan Implicit Bias in Healthcare courses, designed to help Michigan nurses and allied health professionals meet their complete continuing education (CE) state requirements. These comprehensive courses include both 1-hour and 2-hour options, tailored to meet the specific requirements of different licensing needs.
In order to meet Michigan state requirements, healthcare professionals are required to undergo implicit bias training as part of their CE. This training aims to reduce healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes by addressing implicit bias and historical racism's impact, recognizing different types of implicit bias, and describing methods to assess and mitigate it.
The new CEUfast Michigan Implicit Bias in Healthcare courses feature a pre-test, allowing healthcare professionals to assess their knowledge before completing the course. The courses also include engaging video content that provides a comprehensive understanding of implicit bias, which is essential for enhancing patient care. Successful completion of the post-test is mandatory in order to receive course credit.
Q&A:
Q: What are the new implicit bias training requirements for Michigan healthcare professionals?
A: Michigan healthcare professionals must undergo implicit bias training in order to renew their licenses. This training is required as part of their nursing CE hours. New applicants for licensure or registration must have completed 2 hours of implicit bias training within the five years immediately preceding the license issuance or registration. For renewing licensees and registrants, 1 hour of implicit bias training is required for each year of their license or registration cycle.
Q: How do CEUfast's new courses help meet these requirements?
A: CEUfast's 1-hour and 2-hour implicit bias courses are specifically designed to help fulfill Michigan's requirements for healthcare professionals. See the list below or visit our Michigan requirements page:
- Michigan registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are required to complete 25 total contact hours every two-year renewal period.
- Michigan licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants are required to complete 24 professional development requirement credits during the 2-year renewal period.
- Michigan licensed occupational therapists and physical therapy assistants are required to complete 20 hours of continuing education that are approved by the board during the 3-year renewal period.
- Michigan licensed athletic trainers are required to complete 75 continuing education contact hours during the 3-year renewal period in addition to a valid BOC license.
- Michigan licensed respiratory therapists are required to have completed the required Implicit Bias Training (1 hr for renewal) and required Human Trafficking Training.
Q: What is the format of the courses?
A: The courses begin with a pre-test, followed by an asynchronous video/webinar, and conclude with a required post-test. References and additional resources are also provided.
Q: How can healthcare professionals access these courses?
A: Healthcare professionals can access the new implicit bias courses through the CEUfast website, where they can subscribe, complete the training at their convenience, and earn a certificate of completion.
Contact:
Dr. Julia Tortorice
CEUfast CEO and Accreditation Program Director
About CEUfast:
CEUfast was founded in 2002 by nurses, for nurses, becoming one of the first nursing CE providers to offer complete courses, testing, and certificates online. Dedicated to providing high-quality, convenient, and affordable CEUs, CEUfast continues to innovate and support the educational needs of healthcare professionals.
