Identifying and Addressing Microaggressions

This course explores unacceptable workplace behaviour that is defined as ‘microaggression’. In this course, you will examine principles of microaggression, as well as examples of microaggressions, and have the opportunity to reflect on your own workplace behaviour. You will also explore strategies to actively respond to and address microaggression in the workplace to ensure a safe working environment for all.    

Course learning outcomes

By completing this course, you will be able to: 
1. Identify the types of unacceptable behaviours that are classified as microaggressions  
2. Identify the impact microaggressions have on individuals, team performance and patient safety  
3. Reflect on your own workplace behaviours 
4. Identify intervention strategies and responses for addressing microaggressions in the workplace. 

 

Are you eligible for this course/activity?

This course is for all College members (Fellows or Specialist International Medical Graduates and Trainees.) 
Note: The content in this course also appears in the new Professional Development course, Introduction to Operating with Respect. If you have completed Introduction to Operating with Respect, you do not need to register for this course. 
 

Delivery mode

• Mode of delivery: Online
• Duration: 20-30 minutes
 

Course fees

  • FREE for College members (Fellows, Trainees or Specialist International Medical Graduates within the College).
  • A$40 or NZ$45 for non-members of the College. 

*All values include GST 

Cancellation Policy

 

CPD points

Completing this course will entitle participants to 1 CPD hour. 

 

Main RACS competencies addressed 

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Cultural competence and cultural safety
  • Professionalism
     

Course references

Register here (login required)

 

On successful enrolment, this course will be listed with your eLearning Resources.

When you register for the course, please ignore the future start date, as this is a system limitation and does not impact your access to the course. Once registered, you will be able to access the course within 2 hours.

Course references are available from the RACS library (login required).