F25-906 Implicit and Explicit Bias in the Workplace, 12/4/2025 9:00:00 AM EST, Webinar More info »
SOLD OUT Implicit and Explicit Bias in the Workplace
Total Credits: 3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs
- Categories:
- 700 Professional Growth & Development | 900 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice
- Instructor:
- Courtney Jones Carney, DPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 3 Hours 15 Minutes
- Target Audience:
- Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
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.
Participants will be asked 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.
Maryland:
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This course meets the requirements for HB 28: Public Health – Implicit Bias Training and the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities.
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This workshop meets the 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 for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care.
Handouts
| Homework Assignment - Link | Available after Purchase | ||
| Homework Assignment - Instructions (317.7 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Implicit and Explicit Bias in the Workplace Session (769.1 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
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.
Dates
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
1:00 – 1:15 Registration/Log On
1:15 – 2:45
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Introduction of foundation
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What the research tells us about bias
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Definitions and exploration of bias
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 4:30
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Impacts on professional practice
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Types of bias
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Tips for combatting bias
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Ethics of story telling
4:30 Questions & Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Develop an understanding of the basic principles of dialogue and facilitation.
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Gain an increased understanding of their identity development and the development of others.
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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.
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Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On September 27, 2024, 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.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
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ADA Accommodations
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