Healthcare Course Library for Continuing Education

Harassment in the Workplace

Course overview
Enroll in our federal-compliant harassment training course that equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to address workplace harassment. Explore the legal aspects of harassment, including its definition, protected classes, and the threshold for unlawful employment discrimination. Gain insights into the various forms of harassing behavior, learn about available support for victims, and understand the potential civil and criminal consequences for offenders. Discover practical strategies for creating a respectful work environment and preventing harassment. This course empowers participants to effectively navigate and mitigate workplace harassment, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace culture.
Goal
The goal of this course is to provide healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills to identify and prevent workplace harassment and violence, creating a safe and healthful environment for all workers. By addressing and mitigating the harmful effects of harassment, this course aims to enhance productivity and job satisfaction while promoting a culture of respect and well-being in the healthcare workplace.

Working with An Interpreter

Watch case study videos about a culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical encounter to learn more about applying the National CLAS Standards in daily work.

Elena Sanchez, a Spanish-speaking Latina woman, brings her daughter, Rosa, to see her pediatrician for her annual physical. The pediatrician speaks with Elena, through an interpreter, about his concern that Rosa is overweight for her age and the implications of this extra weight on Rosas health. Through an interpreter, a nurse shares with Elena information about a nutrition and physical fitness program available to Elena and Rosa to help them incorporate healthy eating and exercise habits into Rosas lifestyle.

Unlawful Harassment for Employees

Course overview
This course will provide a brief legal overview regarding workplace harassment, defining harassment and detailing protected classes at both the federal and state level. Then, types of harassment are discussed, including harassment that employees and managers may experience, also this course covers sexual harassment requirements. The course ends with a review of what employees should do if they encounter harassment in the workplace, either to themselves or a co-worker.
Goal
This course is designed to provide healthcare workers to identify and prevent harassment and workplace violence, for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their workers. Workplace harassment harms all workers. Harassment causes mental, physical, and economic harm to those who experience it, and it decreases productivity and satisfaction at the workplace.

New York (NY) Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Case Studies

In recent years the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace has been brought into the national spotlight highlighting the severe consequences that follow. This course covers behavior that is not currently unacceptable and how to create equal opportunity for all employees to enjoy a fair and safe workplace. Topics covered include reporting sexual harassment, anti-discriminatory laws, the EEOC, victims and perpetrators, and case studies. This course meets the requirements for New York State sexual harassment training.

Competencias culturales para los profesionales de la salud

La capacidad de proporcionar atencion culturalmente competente y fomentar un lugar de trabajo que incorpora los valores compartidos y desempe?a un papel vital en la comunidad m?dica. Este curso est? dise?ado para ayudar a proporcionar una comprension exhaustiva de ciertas barreras culturales, lo que ayudar? a desarrollar estrategias eficaces para profesionales de la salud para convertirse en culturalmente competente.

Harassment Training: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Front-line healthcare staff play a key role in creating a healthcare environment that responds to the needs of transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people. Everyone, no matter their gender identity or expression, appreciate friendly and courteous service when seeking medical treatment. In this course, you will learn about those who make up the TGNC community and the unique healthcare needs they have, and learn ways to help foster a more affirming environment in order to properly care for patients within the TGNC community.

Equal Employment Opportunity for Supervisors and Managers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act has provided equal opportunity in employment for all workers since 1964. This course provides an overview of the EEOC Act, the role and responsibilities of the Department of Labor, covered entities, discrimination, the Equal Pay Act, mediation, and filing a lawsuit.

Cultural Competencies for Healthcare Professionals

The ability to provide culturally competent care and foster a workplace that incorporates shared values and plays a vital role in the healthcare community. This course is designed to help provide a thorough understanding of certain cultural barriers, which will help develop effective strategies for healthcare professionals to become culturally competent. This course will provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to provide culturally competent and responsive care to all patients. Topics covered include cultural competency, national standards, barriers to cultural competency, unconscious bias, gender disparities, identity and expression, and strategies to provide care that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive. This course meets the State of Nevada Cultural Competency Training, required by health care facility staff; standards NRS 449.103.

Arizona Employment Law

This course will discuss the employment laws relevant to the state of Arizona, including minimum wage, medical and vacation leave, and wage requirements. We will also cover maternity leave, paid versus unpaid breaks, and record keeping state requirements.