Workplace Violence and Safety

Prevention and Solution Strategies

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.

Learning Outcomes and 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:

Describe the various types of workplace violence.
Discuss the impact of workplace violence.
Identify risk factors for workplace violence.
Summarize 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 Professions

Nursing
Paramedic/EMT
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy

Course Summaries

Nursing: Recognizing and responding to workplace violence; types, impacts, risk factors. Also covers employer responsibilities and employee assistance programs.
Paramedic/EMT: Recognizing and responding to workplace violence; types, impacts, risk factors. Also covers employer responsibilities and employee assistance programs.
Occupational Therapy: Recognizing and responding to workplace violence; types, impacts, risk factors. Also covers employer responsibilities and employee assistance programs.
Physical Therapy: Recognizing and responding to workplace violence; types, impacts, risk factors. Also covers employer responsibilities and employee assistance programs.

Accreditation & Approval Information

N/A

Course Statements - Nursing

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.

Course Statements - Occupational Therapy

Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 07149. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 3.00 CEUs, xxx aotaEdLevel xxx, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Course Statements - Physical Therapy

Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
Approval of physical therapy continuing education credit varies by state. Confirm approval with your state's licensing agency before you take the course for CE credit. See Physical Therapy CE Approval for more information.

Course Notes - Physical Therapy

FLORIDA PT: This course is not approved for PTs/PTAs in Florida.

Course Categories

Professional Issues
Abuse, Neglect & Violence
Emergency Nursing
Ethical, Legal Issues
Home Health
Leadership, Management
Professional Issues, Career Management
Workplace Safety (OSHA) & Accident Prevention
Special Considerations
Professional Issues

Authors

Adrianne E. Avillion

DEd, MSN, RN

Adrianne E. Avillion earned her MS in nursing and a doctorate in adult education from Penn State University. She has over 40 years of experience in the field of nursing professional development and continuing education for nurses. She has published extensively and is a frequent presenter on the specialty of nursing professional development. Her clinical background includes neurology, mental health, medical-surgical, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Adrianne is the CEO of Strategic Nursing Professional Development, a business that specializes in continuing education for healthcare professionals and consulting services in evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Mary C. Mitus

MSN, RN, CCAP

Mary Mitus is an advanced practice nurse, having earned her master's degree in 1988 from Grand Valley State University, Michigan. Mitus spent the first ten years of her career in hospital and home care administration. Since then she has focused on holistic health and computer-based learning. She is a certified clinical aromatherapy practitioner, Reiki master, flower essence practitioner, and health coach. Mitus has designed and taught a variety of programs on such subjects as mind/body health and alternatives to smoking. As the owner of Health Everlasting, Mitus provides holistic health assessments, life coaching, aromatherapy, and energy-based therapies.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand
	Expires on 05/04/2026


Cost:	$24.00


Credit Offered:	3 ANCC Credits

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