LARA Healthcare Bias Training in Michigan

Michigan LARA Compliant
All courses are are compliant with the Michigan LARA Mandate.
Most Flexible Scheduling
We offer more courses at various times (nights, weekends, days, lunch)
Training without Guilt or Shame
94% of participants report higher confidence in recognizing and dealing with bias

Implicit Bias Training with a Difference

Nobody wants to sit through a mandated training, especially when it makes them feel uncomfortable, angry, or anxious about doing or saying the wrong thing.

At the CQ Center, we do things differently.

Training without guilt or shame
A focus on real world scenarios
More than definitions, we provide skills & strategies
Neutral, non-polarizing language
Evidence based solutions leveraging the academically validated CQ framework

Our Healthcare Partners Include:

Learn More About the LARA Mandate

Quick Facts

Date Mandate Goes Into Effect – June 1, 2022
Duration of Training Required – 2 hours of Implicit Bias training for Healthcare Professionals
Renewal Requirements – Annual 1 hour of Implicit Bias refresher training.

Mandate Overview and Details

In June 2021, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) took an important step to address health care disparities and improve equity in the delivery of healthcare to all Michigan residents. LARA has adopted new administrative rules that require implicit bias training as part of the knowledge and skills necessary for the licensure or registration of health care professionals in Michigan.

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What They Are Saying

“Today’s new training guidelines will help us mitigate the impacts of implicit bias and ensure every patient in Michigan receives the best possible care. These rules will save lives and improve health outcomes for generations of Michiganders, especially those who have been historically and systemically discriminated against. They will make Michigan safer, healthier, and more just.”

Governor Gretchen Whitmer State of Michigan

“Implicit, unconscious bias exists within each of us, and as public servants we have a duty to understand and address how our biases can impact the lives of others.”

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist State of Michigan

“As a member of the Racial Disparities Task Force, I am proud to see Governor Whitmer and the state of Michigan adopt our implicit bias recommendation.”

Renee Canady CEO of The Michigan Public Health Institute

“Implicit bias (IB) in health care is such a relevant topic at this time. IB is a barrier to diversity and health equity. As a nurse educator, I have the responsibility to ensure that future nurses are informed and aware of their unintentional discrimination and the impact it has on health outcomes.”

Lynn Schmidt Ph.D., RN, CNE Dean, School of Nursing and Kinesiology at Anderson University

Hear What Others Say

After completing our healthcare bias training, 94% of our participants report they are better able to recognize and deal with bias in themselves and their colleagues.

"I wasn't looking forward to this, but I liked the way it was presented. All are things I've noticed and tried to give the best care and compassion to all of my patients whatever their backgrounds were. I do think it's good for people to be aware of their behaviors, most people don't do self-examinations."

"This has probably been the best course I have taken in a very long time and have enjoyed all the chat as well"

"We all have cultural biases and I learned how to address them appropriately by using cultural intelligence."

"Thank you so much for this training, this has been both informative and interesting, a great way to self-improve"

"I can use CQ strategies, drive, knowledge and action points to address micro-aggressions and implicit bias to make health care delivery more equitable for all."

"I feel more confident identifying micro aggressions, and feel enabled to eliminate them for myself and others"

"Using CQ and providing microaffirmations to help eliminate bias in the work place"

"Thank you so much for this training! I will bring this back to my work and ask the institution to require this for all staff."

"I loved learning about micro-affirmation and plan to use that in my workplace. It provides me with a better way to handle it without ignoring it."

"I learned how to be more aware of the things I have previously allowed myself to think or act when caring for patients and how to use micro affirmations"

"This training has been great! Thanks so much for providing it!"

"Its important to be an advocate for CQ and promote CQ to your coworkers"

"The most important thing I learned was the difference between equality and equity. Good example"

"This information was fantastic. Learned new term: microaffirmation."

"We are all inherently biased as human beings. Reflecting on our biases and what we do with those is what’s important. Learning and growing by taking courses like this can make the difference."

"This presentation was very thought provoking"

"very insightful and learned a good deal to apply in practice, thank you!"

"The most important things that I learned about were system 1 and system 2 based thinking. Now I know it is important to transition to system 2 thinking when we interact with others especially patients."

"Be aware and apply - Drive, Knowledge, Strategy, Action - a great model!! Disrupt Bias!"

"Thank you so much for this course. You really did a great job explaining the information with clarity and understanding"

"cq is building blocks and I can get better at it with daily practice."

"Thank you, I appreciate the thought and time you put into developing this webinar"

"The most important thing that I learned today to be mindful of the verbiage that you are using when conversating with people as they may perceive it to be meant in a different way than what you mean. Take a deep breath and think before you talk. Defining equity and equality was eye opening to say the least"

"Thank you for the informative training and study packet. Well done!"

"it was a refreshing and insightful instruction and thank you"

"I think one of the most important take aways is that we all have a duty to hold each other accountable in regards to implicit bias"

"challenge our own thinking and accept when we might be the problem. Assume positive intent when possible. even with colleagues."

"I think one of the most important take aways is that we all have a duty to hold each other accountable in regards to implicit bias"

"This was very informative. Yes, we all have biases, but you have given very useful information on how to manage them."

"Thank you! This has been great topic and webinar"

"Thank you for a great presentation. Eye-opening."

"This session made me to think broader"

"Thank you for so much information and thought-provoking ideas"

"Thank you! Great job!! Very very interesting! Well done!"

"Thank you for the information and great resources"

"thank you, this was very thought provoking"

"Way we can utilize CQ in our careers"

Our Training Courses

1 Hour Implicit Bias in Healthcare Training Course

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$49

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$49

Course Features

LARA compliant training includes an interactive, instructor-led session
Sessions are available on multiple dates/times for your convenience (including nights and weekends)
Expert healthcare facilitators
Non-polarizing language
The CQ Difference
Certificate of Completion

$49

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2 Hour Implicit Bias in Healthcare Masterclass

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$79

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$79

Course Features

LARA compliant blended learning includes an interactive, instructor-led session & online learning course
Sessions are available on multiple dates/times for your convenience (including nights and weekends)
Expert healthcare facilitators
Non-Polarizing Language
The CQ Difference
Certificate of Completion

$79

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3 Hour Implicit Bias in Healthcare Workshop

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$295

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$295

Course Features

LARA compliant blended learning includes an interactive, instructor-led session & online learning course
Sessions are available on multiple dates/times for your convenience (including nights and weekends)
Expert healthcare facilitators
Non-Polarizing Language
The CQ Difference
Certificate of Completion

$295

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Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Workers

LARA Healthcare Bias Training in Michigan

Michigan LARA Compliant

Most Flexible Scheduling

Training without Guilt or Shame

Implicit Bias Training with a Difference

At the CQ Center, we do things differently.

Our Healthcare Partners Include:

Learn More About the LARA Mandate

Hear What Others Say

Our Training Courses

1 Hour Implicit Bias in Healthcare Training Course

Course Features

2 Hour Implicit Bias in Healthcare Masterclass

Course Features

3 Hour Implicit Bias in Healthcare Workshop

Course Features

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