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Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities

The online course titled "Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities" supplies necessary knowledge for healthcare professionals to identify potential hazards of violence, implement proactive measures to prevent aggressive scenarios, and devise effective responses when faced with such situations.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The “Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities” course is a comprehensive online resource aimed at empowering healthcare personnel with the skills to identify and mitigate potential risks of violence. The problem of workplace violence is a pressing issue in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, urgent care clinics, nursing homes, and doctors’ offices nationwide. With thousands of assaults reported weekly, the effects on employees range from physical harm to emotional distress, with some incidents even resulting in fatalities. The course covers crucial areas such as OSHA guidelines for violence prevention, strategies for identifying and controlling potential violent situations, employee education and training, and effective response mechanisms to violence.

COURSE TOPICS

“Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities” online course includes the following key topics:

The history of violence in healthcare facilities
OSHA guidelines for preventing violence
Identifying and controlling the potential for violence
Employee education and training
Responding to violence
And more

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time for course completion is 30 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted during this online course aims to reinforce the knowledge obtained. An achievement of 80% is required to pass this course. Participants are allowed three attempts to attain the passing score. In addition to this, printable resources in the form of a detailed student manual are provided, offering a handy reference for future use and retention of information.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successfully completing the “Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities” online course, participants will be able to download and print a certificate of completion.

COURSE PREVIEW