Bundle DescriptionProviding high-quality patient care requires both equitable treatment and compassionate support for behavioral health needs. This bundle explores two important challenges affecting patient outcomes: gender bias in health care and self-injury as an indicator of emotional distress. Learners will examine health disparities, implicit bias, respectful communication, patient advocacy, emotional regulation, mental health awareness, and supportive care strategies. Together, these courses help medical assistants strengthen their ability to recognize barriers, foster trust, promote patient safety, and contribute to more inclusive, patient-centered care environments.Content OverviewCourse 1: A Level Playing Field: Step Up to Overcome Gender Bias in Health Care (2.5 Gen/Admin CEUs)Gender bias is a significant barrier to health equity. Gain an overview of gender bias. Discover how gender bias affects diagnoses, medical research, and cardiovascular and maternal care. Finally, understand implicit bias and how to address all gender bias for a better, bias-free future.Course 2: Coming to the Surface: Self-Injury Reveals Patients’ Need for Help (1 Gen/Clin CEU)Self-injury occurs in 17% of teens and 5% of adults, so health care professionals must be prepared to interact with and help patients who self-injure. Gain a deeper understanding of self-injury, including signs, risk factors, treatments options, and resources. Learn how medical assistants can play a key role by creating a nonjudgemental space for patients.