Unconscious Biases and Micro-Aggressions

Unconscious Biases and Micro-Aggressions

Do you ever see or hear things that you think might be problematic or wrong or harmful to others, but you aren’t exactly sure? And do you every feel that you just don’t know what to say in those moments? Those things you see and hear might be micro-aggressions, driven by unconscious biases.

This session will clarify for you what micro-aggressions are and why they are harmful. It will also equip you with micro-interventions as a strategy to interrupt micro-aggressions.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to all staff, physicians, and volunteers.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what unconscious biases and micro-aggressions are.
• Identify strategies to uncover your own unconscious biases.
• Identify some micro-aggressions and explain why they are harmful.
• Explain the harm and the unconscious biases behind micro-aggressions.
• Implement micro-interventions as a strategy to respond to micro-aggressions.

Learning Hours:

1.5 hours

Course Fee:

HHS staff, physicians and volunteers: FREE

Non-HHS: Not Applicable (HHS only)