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Combatting Microaggressions: How Can I Help? (WEB19983)

Presenter(s): Noma Anderson, PhD
Course Description


Many people believe in, support, and want to promote fairness, equity, and inclusion, but they often don't know how. What does it mean to be an ally with regards to microaggressions?

In this course – which is broken into six 5-minute blocks – speaker Noma Anderson explores practical strategies to eliminate interpersonal and institutional microaggressions and to champion fairness, equity, and inclusion for nondominant groups within our professions and the broader society.

Learning Outcome
You will be able to:

  • Employ intervention strategies that support and validate individuals who experience microaggressions
  • Describe how advocating for fairness, equity, and inclusion supports vibrant an productive communities in various professional settings

DEI Professional Development Requirement

This course counts toward the ASHA certification maintenance professional development requirement for DEI (which encompasses cultural competency; cultural humility; culturally responsive practice; and diversity, equity, and inclusion). See more courses that count toward this requirement or read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.

What Is a Micro Course?

Designed to fit your busy schedule, micro courses are 30-minute courses that are broken into six 5-minute blocks, two of which are speaker-led and four of which guide you through practicing a new strategy.

Micro Courses

Hear From the Presenter

Other Micro Courses in the Taking Action Against Microaggressions Series

  • Recognizing Microaggressions: Am I Doing That? (WEB19980)
  • Experiencing Microaggressions: How Can I Respond? (WEB19981)
  • Witnessing Microaggressions: What Can I Do? (WEB19982)

All four courses are available for CE credit in the ASHA Learning Pass. The course videos and handouts are available (without CE credit) on the ASHA website.

Related ASHA Resource
Cultural Competence Check-In: Policies and Procedures

Learning Assessment
Self-assessment

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COURSE DETAILS
Item #(s): WEB19983
Available Through: January 01, 2026