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The University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program. We are also approved to offer CE to Licensed Counselors and Psychologists. Clinicians in other states should verify with their licensing Board. For any questions, comments or concerns, please email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu

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F25-906 Implicit and Explicit Bias in the Workplace

Total Credits: 3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs

Bundle(s):: Fall 2025 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Workshops
Categories:: 900 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | DC Public Health Priorities
Instructor:: Courtney Jones Carney, DPA, MBA
Course Levels:: Intermediate
Duration:: 3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

Dates

Event Dates

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM EST

Base Price is $70.00 ~~Price reduced from Late Fee pricing 90.00~~ Ends 11/20/2025

Description

This session will explore the ways that our implicit and explicit biases affect how we navigate and interact with the world. Additionally, we will discuss how our bias can positively and negatively affect our interactions with clients.

Before the workshop, participants are required to access Project Implicit and complete the following implicit association tests (IAT) in order to actively participate in the session: (1) Race IAT, (2) Skin-tone IAT, (3) Sexuality IAT, (4) Weight IAT, and (5) Disability IAT.

This workshop is in accordance with and compliance with the NASW Standards with a focus on service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to clients, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, to the broader society.

This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5) and with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.  

Maryland: This workshop meets the license renewal requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d) with a focus on implicit bias.

District of Columbia:  This workshop meets the continuing education requirement forDC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 4. Healthcare Professional Retention and Capacity Building.

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Instructor

Courtney Jones Carney, DPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products

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Dr. Courtney J. Jones Carney currently serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor in the School of Graduate Studies and Assistant Vice President in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She previously served as the inaugural Executive Director of Intercultural Leadership and Engagement and Director of the Intercultural Center, where she led campus-wide initiatives to advance intercultural engagement and develop cultural competence among students, faculty, and staff. Under her leadership, the unit received the 2021 UMB Core Values Award for Excellence. Courtney also directed the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Intercultural Leadership and the Master of Science in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership programs, both designed to equip graduates to lead organizational DEI efforts.

A proud alumna of Morgan State University, Courtney earned her Doctor of Public Administration from the University of Baltimore. Her research focuses on microaggressions, workplace climate, intercultural development, and the professionalization of DEI work. She has been recognized with the 2022 Baltimore Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Award and the 2023 University System of Maryland Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice Award.

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

8:50 – 9:00 Registration/Log On

9:00 – 10:30

Introduction of foundation
What the research tells us about bias
Definitions and exploration of bias

10:30 – 10:45 Break

10:45 – 12:15

Impacts on professional practice
Types of bias
Tips for combatting bias
Ethics of storytelling

12:15 Adjournment

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Develop an understanding of the basic principles of dialogue and facilitation.
Gain an increased understanding of their identity development and the development of others.
Practice applying facilitation skills.

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Blindspot by Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji

Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See Think and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units for anti-oppressive social work practices. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.

ASWB Information

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, 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: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance.

Certificate Access

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate.

In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate.

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through Zoom. This platform offers a high quality and user-friendly webinar platform for our registrants.

System Requirements:

Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Our webinar policies can be found on our website by clicking here.

Webinar Policies & FAQs

Click The Link to View The Webinar Policies & FAQs

https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/Page/live-interactive-webinar-procedures-policies-4129

Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified.

ADA Accommodations

If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.

Late Fee: On 11/20/25, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.

Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop.

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.

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