Workplace Violence and Safety: Prevention and Solution Strategies (Healthcare)

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Workplace Violence and Safety: Prevention and Solution Strategies (Healthcare)
$24.00
5.0 (1920 reviews)
  • Continuing education credit hours 3.00
  • Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
  • Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
98% Acceptance Rate
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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: 

  •                Learntastic Describe the various types of workplace violence.
  •                Learntastic Discuss the impact of workplace violence.
  •                Learntastic Identify risk factors for workplace violence.
  •                Learntastic Summarise how to respond to workplace violence. 
  •                Learntastic Describe employer responsibilities in responding to violence in the workplace.
  •                Learntastic 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.

Workplace Violence Prevention Training - An Overview

In 2020, 705 employees in the United States died from workplace violence, which represented about 15% of all occupational fatalities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Healthcare and social service employees are at greatest risk, with 73% of all nonfatal injuries due to workplace violence. Our online Workplace Violence Prevention Training prepares your team to meet OSHA requirements while providing real-world knowledge. Through interactive modules, participants will learn how to recognize behavioral warning signs, de-escalate confrontations, report incidents properly and implement safety protocols customized for their specific work environment. You'll also learn skills to minimize risk, safeguard staff and enhance workplace safety culture. Don't wait for an accident to occur at your facility. Train your staff today with practices that save lives and build safer workplaces.

Course Curriculum

Our workplace violence prevention training delivers practical knowledge through expert-designed modules. Each unit builds a comprehensive understanding while focusing on real-world applications for healthcare settings. Get ready to transform your workplace safety culture with these essential skills:

Unit 1: Understanding Workplace Violence Types

Discover the four broad categories of workplace violence: criminal intent, customer/client, worker-on-worker and personal relationship violence. Learn how to identify warning signs unique to healthcare environments and learn how each type of violence needs a specific prevention strategy.

Unit 2: Impact Assessment and Statistics

Explore how workplace violence influences the health of individuals, team morale, patient care quality and organizational expenditures. This unit reveals the real financial costs of violence-related turnover, workers' compensation cases and lowered productivity while illustrating how prevention yields healthier workplaces.

Unit 3: Risk Factor Identification

Gain insights on the skill of identifying environmental, organizational and personal risk factors that contribute to workplace violence. Learn how to perform effective workplace assessments, identify behavioral warning signs and use early intervention techniques before a situation gets out of hand.

Unit 4: De-escalation Techniques

Master effective strategies to diffuse volatile situations before they become violent. You'll practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills that have been shown to de-escalate angry people while ensuring everyone's safety.

Unit 5: Response Protocols

Learn systematic approaches to handle violent situations when they occur. You'll develop clear action plans for immediate response, including proper reporting procedures and support for affected staff members.

Unit 6: Employer Responsibilities and Legal Framework

Understand employers' legal responsibilities for workplace safety, such as OSHA standards, reporting and staff protection policies. Learn about compliance requirements, duty of care standards and best practices for developing legally compliant violence prevention policies.

Unit 7: Implementing Violence Prevention Programs

Develop effective violence prevention programs for your workplace. You'll determine key stakeholders, address typical implementation challenges and set up regular training schedules for long-term effectiveness.

Benefits of the Course

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about 1 in 7 workplace fatalities are due to violence and healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience violence on the job compared to other industries. Taking this course empowers you with essential skills that benefit both you and your organization in multiple ways:

Create Safer Healthcare Environments

Well-trained employees create a safe space where employees and patients feel safeguarded. You learn through this course to identify potential triggers for violence, enact preventive actions and institute safety measures that considerably lower incident levels in all health care environments.

Reduce Organizational Costs and Liability

Workplace violence episodes burden U.S. employers with about $121 billion in annual costs. This course assists you in putting prevention measures in place that reduce the costs associated with workers' compensation claims, lawsuits and employee turnover while enhancing your organization's risk management reputation.

Increase Staff Confidence and Retention

Healthcare organizations with successful violence prevention programs have reported an increase in staff retention levels, up to 40% more than others. Through this course, you'll gain methods that provide staff members with a sense of safety, support and respect, causing job satisfaction and turnover to improve in high-stress settings.

Enhance Patient Experience and Outcomes

Violence prevention directly correlates with improved patient experiences. This workplace violence prevention training equips you to create safer environments where healthcare providers can focus on delivering quality care rather than managing security concerns, resulting in better clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Why Choose LearnTastic as Your Workplace Violence Prevention Course Provider

Choose LearnTastic for OSHA-aligned, evidence-based workplace violence prevention training designed for healthcare and high-risk industries. Our online course meets Joint Commission (TJC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, helping you stay compliant while gaining practical, life-saving skills. Take action now to protect yourself and your colleagues:

Nationally Recognized Certification

Join thousands of healthcare professionals who rely on our training to meet licensing requirements. Our certification is accepted by 98% of employers nationwide, giving you trusted credentials that support your career growth.

Continuing Education Credits

Earn 3.0 CE contact hours while learning essential life-saving skills. Our accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) ensures your training counts toward license renewal and meets professional education standards.

Self-Paced, Interactive Learning

Finish your workplace violence prevention training at any time and place that is convenient for you. Our responsive platform accommodates your lifestyle, with 24/7 availability that suits even the most hectic healthcare professional's schedule.

Practical, Scenario-Based Training

Practice what you learn through actual case studies and interactive exercises. Our method empowers you to apply these strategies with confidence in real-life scenarios.

Ongoing Support Resources

Get access to useful templates, checklists and reference guides even after course completion. Our resource library enables you to put into practice what you've learned with useful tools for your workplace.

Who Should Enroll for This Training?

Healthcare facilities that have reported incidents of workplace violence have risen by 23% over the past five years. This workplace violence prevention training is designed to make each team member an active participant in a safer environment. Train your entire staff today to establish an integrated approach to violence prevention:

  • Nurses and nursing assistants

  • Physicians and physician assistants

  • Emergency department staff

  • Behavioral health professionals

  • Home health providers

  • Long-term care facility employees

  • Hospital administrators

  • Security personnel

  • Reception and administrative staff

  • EMS and paramedical professionals

  • Occupational and physical therapists

  • Social workers and case managers

Regulatory Boards

Our workplace violence prevention training meets or exceeds requirements from major regulatory bodies nationwide. Stay compliant while gaining practical skills with our industry-approved curriculum:

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

  • California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #12300)

  • American Occupational Therapy Association

  • Commission For Case Manager Certification (CCMC)

Read more about the course
Workplace Violence and Safety: Prevention and Solution Strategies (Healthcare)
$24.00
5.0 (1920 reviews)
  • Continuing education credit hours 3.00
  • Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
  • Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
98% Acceptance Rate
Contact us With Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions
    • What is workplace violence prevention training?

      Workplace violence prevention training teaches healthcare staff to identify warning signs, defuse potentially violent situations and respond effectively if incidents occur. It includes de-escalation techniques, reporting procedures and emergency protocols tailored to healthcare settings.

    • Does OSHA require workplace violence training?

      Yes, the General Duty Clause of OSHA mandates employers to ensure that workplaces are free from recognized hazards. For healthcare in general, OSHA highly recommends that comprehensive violence prevention training be included in compliance with workplace safety regulations.

    • Is workplace violence training mandatory in California?

      Yes. California Senate Bill 1299 mandates that all healthcare facilities have workplace violence prevention programs, including required training for all employees. Our course meets these California-specific requirements in full.

    • What are the five elements of the workplace violence program of OSHA?

      Five core elements recommended by OSHA include management commitment, worker participation, hazard identification, hazard prevention and training/education. Our course discusses all five components with practical implementation strategies for your facility.