Implicit Bias Course | Better Bedside Manner

Understanding Implicit Bias™

Notice what can shape care.

FOR HUMANS CARING FOR HUMANS.™

A practical 1-hour California course for recognizing how pressure and automatic assumptions can influence communication, decisions, and patient care—without judgment or quick fixes.

CHOOSE YOUR PROFESSION
BVNPT CE Provider #15140 | BRN CE Provider #18156 | 1.0 Contact Hour | Self-paced

1. Choose Your Profession

Select the path matched to your profession so the scenarios match your daily clinical scope.

2. Take the 1-Hour Course

Move through the interactive, self-paced material whenever it fits your schedule.

3. Earn Your CE

Instantly receive your certificate for California license renewal while adding practical tools to your practice.

Pressure changes the way we notice people.

You are a capable professional doing difficult work. But in high-stress, fast-paced clinical environments, the brain naturally relies on mental shortcuts. This isn't a character flaw; it's human biology. When we don't recognize these unconscious patterns, they can quietly influence how we triage, document, and communicate with the patients in front of us.

What you'll carry into your next shift

You won't leave believing you're bias-free.
You'll leave more AWARE than you WERE.

Notice More

Recognize the moments where assumptions quietly influence care.

Respond More Intentionally

Simple communication tools for difficult interactions.

Practice Before It Matters

Scenario-based learning that reflects your profession.

Instructor
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Nancy McFarland, MIPH, LCSW, LSSBB

Better Bedside Manner™ was created from years of healthcare leadership and behavioral health experience—and from seeing how pressure quietly changes communication even among skilled clinicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course about being politically correct?

No. This course is NOT about memorizing the "right" words or avoiding mistakes.

It's about understanding how the human brain makes quick judgments under pressure—and learning practical ways to pause, reflect, and respond more intentionally.

The goal isn't perfection. The goal is greater awareness during everyday patient care.

Is this course approved for CA Psych Techs, LVNs, and RNs?
Yes. Better Bedside Manner, LLC is a California-approved CE Provider (BVNPT #15140 and BRN #18156). This course provides 1.0 contact hour.
How long do I have to finish the course?
You have 180 days of access to the course. It is entirely self-paced, so you can start and stop whenever you need to.
Can I take this on my phone during a break?
Absolutely. The course platform is fully mobile-friendly, making it easy to complete on your phone or tablet during a break on your shift.
How do I get my certificate?
Your certificate is generated after you complete the required course lessons and final course steps. You can download it immediately.

Ready to meet your CE requirement?

Choose your profession below to enroll in the 1-hour, self-paced course matched to your profession.

Psychiatric Technicians Licensed Vocational Nurses Registered Nurses