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The aim of this course is to equip clinical educators with the knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy necessary to navigate microaggressions and to intentionally foster inclusive, equity-minded, and responsive clinical learning environments.

Time to Complete: Self-paced

The aim of this course is to equip clinical educators with the knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy necessary to navigate microaggressions and to intentionally foster inclusive, equity-minded, and responsive clinical learning environments. This course is fully asynchronous, self-paced, and modular. Therefore, no one needs to be online at any specific time, and they can move at their own pace. The modules are meant to be completed in order. Each module will have a short quiz.

By the end of the course, you will be able to develop a strategic plan to foster an inclusive, equity-minded, and responsive clinical learning environment and proactively contribute to the creation of inclusive and responsive clinical learning environments. 
 

This is an online course that is fully asynchronous, and self-paced.

  • Clinical Educators
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Psychologists
  • Social workers
  • Dentists
  • Genetic counselors
  • Physical therapists
  • Speech/language pathologists
  • Course Introduction & Pre Course Survey
  • Module 0: Background on Microaggressions and Power Systems
  • Module 1: Establishing an Inclusive & Responsive Clinical Learning Environment
  • Module 2: Navigating Microaggressions Using the ASC Model
  • Course Conclusion & Post Course Survey

Fee includes immediate access to course modules, a Certificate of Completion, and access to course materials & resources for 12 months.

Genetic Counselors - Seeking CEU's$35
Genetic Counselors - Not Seeking CEU'sFree
All Other ParticipantsFree

Learning Outcomes

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Define

key concepts related to microaggressions, identity, intersectionality, and systems of power dynamics in clinical education settings.

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Identify

and categorize common types of microaggressions encountered in clinical learning environments.

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Discuss

critically on current clinical education environments using an equity-minded lens.

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Analyze

examples of microaggressions to understand their impact on learners and clinical culture.

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Demonstrate

strategies for initiating and leading debriefing conversations about microaggressions with humility and vulnerability.

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Apply

Apply the ASC model (Apologize, Support, Coach) in simulated microaggression scenarios.

Course Faculty

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Associate Director of Clinical Education Distinguished Teaching Assistant Professor Physical Therapy

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Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor Genetic Counseling

Callie Watkins Liu, PhD

Director of Community Excellence, Education and Programs Mission, Values, and Community Excellence (MVCE) Office

Continuing Education Credits

Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, dentists, genetic counselors, physical therapists, and speech/language pathologists have been approved by their accrediting bodies to receive 3 CEUs for this course. Occupational therapists and other applicable disciplines may receive a certificate of completion eligible for 3 contact hours. 

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In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions designates this activity for 3.0 contact hours for nurses. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.

Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

ACPE

This activity provides 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) of continuing education credit. ACPE Universal Activity Number UAN JA4008265-0000-26-005-H99-P.

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AAPA Credit Designation Statement - Enduring Materials

Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions has been authorizaed by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 2/1/2029. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions designates this activity for 3 CE credits.

 

 

 

Approved Continuing Education (ACE)

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organization, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing the course receive 3 clock hours for continuing education credits.

Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions to offer up to 0.3 CEUs or 3 Category 1 contact hours for the activity Elevating Clinical Education: Building Inclusive and Responsive Learning Environments. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification.

This course is approved for continuing education hours by the APTA of MA. Information provided should be used within scope of practice.

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Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions designates this activity for 3 CE credits.