Implicit Bias in Massage
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New course for November 2025! In today’s increasingly diverse society, the role of healthcare professionals, including massage therapists, extends far beyond technical skill and anatomical knowledge. It encompasses the ability to provide equitable, respectful, and culturally competent care to every client, regardless of their background. One of the most significant barriers to achieving this goal is implicit bias, a set of unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that can influence our perceptions, decisions, and interactions without our awareness.
The 1 CE hour Implicit Bias in Massage course will answer the following questions:
- What is implicit bias?
- What are some examples of implicit bias in massage therapy?
- What is explicit bias?
- What are some examples of explicit bias in massage therapy?
- What are the different types of implicit bias?
- What is the impact of implicit bias?
- How does implicit bias impact the massage profession?
- How does implicit bias develop?
- Why are humans susceptible to implicit bias?
- What can I do about implicit bias?
- How can being aware of implicit bias help me be a better massage therapist?
- What other resources are available on implicit bias?
This course meets the Maryland requirement for diversity, cultural compentency, or implicit bias when taken along with our 1 CE hour Cultural Competence in Massage course.
You Will Receive: Implicit Bias text, by Corrine Rubida, guide with instructions, exam of 9 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
This course meets the Maryland requirement for diversity, cultural compentency, or implicit bias when taken along with our 1 CE hour Cultural Competence in Massage course.
From our understanding, this course will not meet the Michigan requirement because it is not presented in a live format.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
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What is implicit bias?
A. The unconscious attitudes, stereotypes, and beliefs that influence our perceptions, actions, and decisions without our deliberate awareness
B. The attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that individuals consciously endorse and express toward others
C. Practicing inclusivity to all races, genders, regardless of socioeconomic status, background or culture
D. Practicing exclusivity to all races, genders, regardless of socioeconomic status, background or culture
Which of the following is an effect of implicit bias on a massage therapist?
A. Limited professional growth
B. Increased quality of care
C. Strained client relationships
D. Missed opportunities for inclusivity
What is the Implicit Association Test?
A. The most widely used self-assessment test tool for implicit bias
B. A test for clients to determine their treatment preferences
C. A free recorded webinar on implicit bias
D. A top recommended book providing information on implicit bias