Violence or abuse experienced in the workplace among healthcare workers, social workers, mental health workers, and other human service workers is a critical issue that many organizations face. The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with information so they may better recognize, address, and prevent violence in their workplaces. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Define workplace violence.
2. Identify the different forms of workplace violence.
3. Describe the scope of workplace violence in various human service sectors including nursing, social work, and counseling.
4. Discuss factors that place individuals at increased risk or impede victims from reporting workplace violence.
5. Identify emotional, psychologic, economic, and social consequences of workplace violence.
6. Discuss the ethical and legal issues involved in workplace violence and the process for assessing risk of violence.
7. Outline assessment and intervention strategies targeted to victims and perpetrators of workplace violence.
8. Describe recommended occupational policies addressing workplace violence.
This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
