Course Description

1 Hour Implicit Bias Awareness in Healthcare - Illinois Nursing CE

✅Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 
✅Provider Number: 236.000249 
✅Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees 
✅100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate

Meet Illinois nursing renewal education requirements with this 1-hour Implicit Bias Awareness in Healthcare course. It’s built for busy nurses and focuses on how unconscious bias can affect patient interactions, clinical decision-making, and health outcomes—plus practical strategies you can apply immediately in real-world nursing settings.

✅ This course fulfills the Illinois Nursing requirement: Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour).
You can log in and out anytime without losing your progress. When you finish, you’ll receive an instant certificate (also emailed) to save for your renewal records.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

✅ Registered Nurses (RN)
✅ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
✅ Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
✅ Charge nurses, nurse leaders, preceptors, and clinical staff involved in direct patient care

If you need the 1-hour Implicit Bias Awareness training for Illinois nursing renewal, this course is for you.

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Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal - What to Know (Important)

✅ Most Illinois nursing licenses renew on a 2-year cycle.
✅ RN / LPN: Typically require 20 CE hours per renewal cycle (with a common first-renewal exemption for newly licensed nurses).
✅ APRN: Typically requires 80 CE hours per renewal cycle (with specific pharmacology-related requirements that may apply).

✅ Required Topic Hours (Included Within Your Total CE — Not Extra Hours)
Illinois requires certain topics to be included within your normal CE total. This course satisfies:

✅ Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour)

✅ Certificate recordkeeping note: Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and attestation during renewal. If provider reporting is not required for Illinois nursing CE, you simply keep your certificate for your records in case of an audit.

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How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and your renewal cycle ✅
Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period ✅
Step 3: Complete required-topic CE, including Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour) ✅
Step 4: Complete remaining CE hours with nursing-relevant electives as needed ✅
Step 5: Finish the course online at your pace (log in/out anytime) ✅
Step 6: Download your certificate instantly and save it for your records ✅
Step 7: Complete your renewal and retain certificates in case of audit ✅

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What You’ll Learn - Course Outline (1 Hour)

Module A: Defining Implicit Bias and Its Impact in Healthcare
✅ Understand implicit bias vs. explicit bias and how unconscious attitudes can affect patient interactions, diagnosis, and treatment decisions.

Module B: Recognizing Unconscious Bias in Patient Care
✅ Explore how bias can show up in real clinical practice, including disparities in pain management, recommendations, and patient trust.

Module C: Health Disparities and Systemic Inequities
✅ Learn how implicit bias contributes to broader disparities, including the role of social determinants of health and impacts on marginalized communities.

Module D: Strategies for Reducing Bias in Nursing Practice
✅ Apply practical tools like cultural humility, active listening, self-awareness techniques, and standardized protocols to support equitable care.

Module E: Case Studies — Bias in Medical Decision-Making
✅ Review real-world examples where bias influenced outcomes and identify best practices for more consistent, patient-centered decisions.

Module F: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Bias Reduction
✅ Understand professional responsibilities and the legal/ethical standards that support nondiscrimination and fair treatment in healthcare environments.

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Approved provider for Illinois nursing continuing education (IDFPR)
✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing your place
✅ Instant certificate upon completion (download + email)
✅ Mobile-friendly and built for busy schedules
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted continuing education provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770 ✅

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FAQ

Is this course approved for Illinois Nursing CE?
Yes. ✅ It’s approved by IDFPR and offered under Provider Number 236.000249.

Does this course fulfill the Illinois Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour) requirement?
Yes. ✅ This course is designed to satisfy the required Implicit Bias Awareness (1 hour) topic for Illinois nursing renewal.

How long is the course?
It is a 1-hour course (60 minutes).

Is the course fully online and self-paced?
Yes. You can complete it 100% online at your own pace.

Can I log in and out without losing progress?
Yes. ✅ Your progress is saved so you can stop and return anytime.

When do I get my certificate?
Immediately after completion. ✅ You can download it right away and it is also emailed to you.

Do you report my hours to Illinois for nursing CE?
Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. If reporting is not required, you simply keep your certificate for your records.

Are there any extra fees at checkout?
No. ✅ The price is $19.99 with no added or extra fees.

What if I need help while taking the course?
Call or text 1-800-698-2770 ✅ and we’ll help you.

Is there a refund policy?
Yes. ✅ You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.

Course Details

• IDFPR Approved Renewal - Provider #236.000249.
• 1 Credit Hour.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.