Antiracism for Healthcare Providers

BIPOC patients, caregivers, and providers are profoundly affected by the implicit bias, systemic racism, and white supremacy that is prevalent in healthcare and in our society. It is not enough for white healthcare providers to "not be racist."

Description

"For many minority health care workers, expressions of patients’ racial preferences are painful and degrading indignities, which cumulatively contribute to moral distress and burnout."

Dealing with Racist Patients by Kimani Paul-Emile, J.D., Ph.D., Alexander K. Smith, M.D., M.P.H., Bernard Lo, M.D., and Alicia Fernández, M.D.

 

BIPOC patients, caregivers, and providers are profoundly affected by the implicit bias, systemic racism, and white supremacy that is prevalent in health care and in our society. It is not enough for white health care providers to "not be racist." White providers must actively practice antiracism to ensure the best outcomes for their patients and their colleagues.

But it can be complicated. Can a BIPOC provider ethically refuse to treat a racist patient? What about a white provider? Should accommodations be made for a patient who doesn't want to receive care from a BIPOC provider?

Instructors, Anne Kelemen and Kerry Jordan, will explore these questions and more. They will share real-life examples and offer practical strategies to support providers who want to provide exceptional, inclusive care.

Prerequisites

We strongly recommend that before taking this class you take Implicit Bias: Interrupting the stories that prevent us from delivering optimal care or another course about implicit bias.

    CE Information

    *Please note: In order to be eligible for CE credit, you must register with your full name (as it appears on your professional license) and your license state and number.

    This course is listed with the  FSMTB CE Registry for 1 CEU for massage therapists.

    Approved for 1 contact/clock hours of continuing education credit by the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois in collaboration with the University of Illinois Department of Family Medicine for the following professions:

    • Acupuncturist
    • Athletic Trainer
    • Counselor-Professional/Clinical
    • Dentist/Dental Hygienist
    • Dietitian/Nutritionist
    • Marriage and Family Counselor
    • Nurse (APN, RN, LPN)
    • Nursing Home Administrator
    • Occupational Therapist/COTA
    • Physical Therapist/PTA
    • Psychologist
    • Respiratory Therapist
    • Social Worker

    Curriculum

    19 Lessons
    About the Instructors
    Course Description
    Antiracism and the problem of white fragility
    Seeing White | John Biewen | TEDxCharlottesville
    Protection and education
    So what can you do?
    It's an inside job.
    An assignment
    A note about intentions...
    Thank you!
    Want to continue the conversation?
    Recommended Reading/Listening
    Racial Equity Tools Glossary
    Dealing with Racist Patients | The New England Journal of Medicine, February 25, 2016
    Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care
    Decolonization is not a metaphor by Tuck and Yang
    PLU Wang Symposium 2020 Day 1: Keynote Loretta Ross; Calling in Not Calling Out
    The Chrysalis Initiative Provider Pamphlet
    The Chrysalis Initiative Patient Pamphlet
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    Anne Kelemen

    Guest Instructor

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    Kerry Jordan

    Instructor & Operations Director

    Kerry is a teacher for Healwell and is an essential part of the curriculum development team. She brings 20 years of experience as an instructor and has an extensive background in teaching pathology and physiology and adapting massage therapy for special populations. Before training as a massage therapist, Kerry owned and operated a successful yoga studio in Boston. She has been teaching yoga since 1999. Kerry effortlessly weaves the principles of yoga and meditation into her teaching and service work with yogis, massage therapists and health care providers.

    $35

    • 1 CE
    • Instructors: Anne Kelemen & Kerry Jordan
    This course:
    • Includes Downloadable Resources
    • Is Part of the Social Justice in Healthcare Bundle
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