Description:
This course equips healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge to understand and address unconscious bias and cultural considerations in clinical settings. It covers key concepts such as cultural humility, self-awareness, and bias identification, using interactive methods like case studies and scenario-based discussions. Participants learn to recognize and mitigate biases, enhance communication with diverse patients, and foster an inclusive and culturally safe environment in their practice. The course emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, ongoing learning, and addressing power imbalances to improve patient care and outcomes.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify and Address Unconscious Bias
- Apply Cultural Humility Principles
- Enhance Communication Skills for Culturally Safe Practice
- Implement Inclusive Practices in Clinical Care
- Evaluate and Challenge Power Dynamics in Health Care
About the Presenter:
Samantha Edu, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, mental health coach, and Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Care Services. With a deep commitment to fostering inclusive healthcare environments, Samantha specializes in developing and facilitating training programs that address unconscious bias, cultural humility, and equitable care practices. She integrates her expertise in mental health with a focus on cultural responsiveness, allyship, and dismantling systemic barriers in healthcare settings. Samantha is passionate about empowering clinicians to provide compassionate, culturally informed care that meets the diverse needs of all clients, promoting wellness and equity across communities.
WMHCA Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting.
This course is approved for 2 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State.
Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
