Workplace Violence and Safety: Prevention and Solution Strategies (Healthcare)
CE Credits Hours: 3.00
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will have increased your knowledge in order to prevent, identify, and respond to workplace violence. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
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Describe the various types of workplace violence.
- Discuss the impact of workplace violence.
- Identify risk factors for workplace violence.
- Summarise how to respond to workplace violence.
- Describe employer responsibilities in responding to violence in the workplace.
- Identify essential components of a workplace violence program and barriers to its implementation.
Course Description
Continuing education course discussing types of workplace violence and safety, including bullying, harassment, and abuse. Identify risk factors in the healthcare industry, vertical and lateral violence, safety hazards, and measures for dealing with aggressive persons. 3 contact hours of CEU for nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and EMS personnel.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
