DEI Begins With Me
A highly engaging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certificate course is for PAOS members exclusively and sponsored by the PAOS Foundation. Topics covered include deepening understanding of seven key DEI terms, recognizing two main types of bias, identifying and preventing DEI mess-ups, and responding appropriately after messing up.
This self-paced interactive experience provides a space of safety in which to be challenged while engaging in learning and unlearning. Provided with strategies to advance everyday equity and inclusion, PAOS members will be equipped to take action that contributes to sustainable change. [7 Video Lessons; Duration ~2 Hours]
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid until 12/31/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2013203.
To foster a deeper understanding of 7 key DEI terms necessary for effectively communicating and taking action to advance DEI and anti-racism.
To identify the primary bias that gives rise to all bias barriers which get in the way of equity and inclusion.
To adopt strategies to recognize and avoid committing speech and behaviors that are contrary to equity and inclusion.
This was incredibly beneficial. It should be required training for healthcare professionals as well as all individuals.
This was incredibly beneficial. It should be required training for healthcare professionals as well as all individuals.
Read LessA Few Things to Know Before You Get Started
A Welcome Message from Your Instructor and “Guide” (3:45)
Do The Work (~1:30)
Quick Takes (~1:30)
Ready, Set, Get Ready… (~3:00)
LESSON 1: “At the Dance” (8:37)
Quick Takes (~3:00)
DO THE WORK—7 Key Terms At-A-Glance (~3:00)
When the Dance Is Held at Work Assessment (~10:00)
LESSON 1: In-Group Out-Group Bias (5:38)
Do The Work (~8:00)
LESSON 2: Stereotype Bias (8:32)
Do The Work (~7:52)
Quick Takes (~3:00)
LESSON 1: Recognizing “It.” Preventing “It.” Interrupting “It.” (3:50)
Quick Takes (~1:30)
Do The Work (~8:00)
LESSON 2: Microaggressions and the S.T.O.P. Model (9:11)
Do The Work (~8:27)
Quick Takes (~2:00)
LESSON 3: Calling Out and Calling In (9:00)
Do The Work (~10:33)
LESSON 4: Intent Versus Impact (8:14)
Do The Work (~08:15)
M5L4 Quick Takes (~2:00)
Course Evaluation (~3:00)
Additional DEI Courses and Services from Master Trainer TMR
“Your Journey. Your Pace.”
Theresa M. Robinson is a well-being and inclusion strategist who helps individuals and organizations prioritize what matters most—people. As the creator of 50 Weeks of WarriHER Well-Being, Theresa has redefined how women reclaim their well-being, one battle plan at a time. Her work centers on helping women navigate burnout, rediscover purpose, and develop sustainable practices that promote holistic well-being—in life, in leadership, and at work.
A dynamic ATD-certified Master Trainer® and professional speaker, Theresa brings over 25 years of experience designing and delivering transformational learning across six continents. Her signature style blends soul and strategy, truth-telling and humor, the practical and profound—all while making space for meaningful growth. Theresa’s approach to well-being is deeply informed by her expertise in equity, anti-racism, and belonging. Named by Forbes as one of seven anti-racism educators “your company needs now,” she brings a trauma-informed, justice-rooted lens to well-being—because true well-being can’t thrive in systems built on exclusion. Her facilitation challenges both hearts and minds, making the vital connection between inner healing and systemic change.
Theresa is married with two adult children and one grand-furbaby. When she’s not leading transformation, she’s reading and journaling before sunrise, chasing breathtaking views of oceans and mountains around the world, and savoring life.
Master Trainer TMR & Associates delivers engaging, interactive, and transformational learning and development experiences to (1) equip organizations with the awareness, competency, tools, confidence, and desire to sustainably model everyday habits of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being, (2) assist organizations with laying the foundation to effectively assess current systems and initiatives, and (3) implement more inclusive and equitable ones. We call this doing the HEART Work.
Yes. The PAOS Foundation is sponsoring this DEI course for the exclusive benefit of current PAOS members. PAOS will provide members with a course enrollment coupon code to be used at check-out. Non-members that enroll will be promptly disenrolled. This course and associated discussion community are for the exclusive use PAOS members. Non-members are encouraged to enroll in "DEI 101: Building a Shared DEI Vocabulary" and "DEI 201: How to Avoid and Address DEI Mess-Ups."
1. Select the red “Enroll in Course" button to add the pre-paid course to your shopping cart. 2. Complete the checkout process.
Select the red “Access Course" button to access the course or select “MY DASHBOARD” on the top navigation menu if you have already signed in.
You'll have access to the course for 1 year from your enrollment date. All pdf course documents can be downloaded or printed for lifetime use.
Either 1) click “Sign In” on the top navigation menu and use the “Forgot Password?” option on the “Welcome Back!” page to automatically receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password or 2) search for an email from “Well-Being & Inclusion Academy ” with the “Subject: ‘Your Name,’ Welcome to the Well-Being & Inclusion Academy.”
Yes. Closed captioning is available for all videos.
No. Each enrollment is for an individual license to be viewed by enrollee only. For group viewing, a one-time group showing license may be purchased separately. Contact us for pricing.
Yes. Each enrollee is awarded with a certificate and 2 AAPA Category 1 CME credits upon course completion.
