2025 - Biases (Conscious and Unconscious) & Microgressions (Including How to Address Them)

Biases and Microaggressions Zoom Session - Wednesday, April 9, Noon-1:00pm

The purpose of this course is to articulate and provide examples of coZnscious and unconscious bias, microaggressions, privilege, and systemic racism; identify and uncover personal bias (thinking) and micro-aggressive actions (behavior); develop strategies to overcome personal biases and microaggressions; and enable students to engage in active-learning and reflective experiences to accomplish each of the above with a focus on health.

Course Creator: Dr. David Luke

Pre-test: Must be completed before moving on to Module 1

Module 1: Biases and Microaggressions Part I

• What is Conscious Bias
• What is Unconscious Bias
• Bias in health sciences
• Implicit Associations Test
• Homework - IAT & Reflection Prompts

Module 2: Biases and Microaggressions Part II

• Implicit Associations Test (IAT) Response
• Unconscious Bias and Behavior - Intro to Microaggressions

Post-test: Must be completed to complete the course