Course Code: REL-ALL-0-SHMTC
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between the types of sexual harassment.
Describe state and federal laws that prohibit sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination.
Identify strategies to prevent or minimize sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Explain avenues to report allegations of sexual harassment.
Describe remedies available for victims of sexual harassment.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About this Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Sexual Harassment
The Psychology of Sexual Harassment
Is Sexual Harassment Common?
Sexual Harassment: Defined
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
Hostile Work Environment Harassment
Components of Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome
Self-Assessment
Based on Sex
Severe and Pervasive
Who Can Be Affected?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Sexual Harassment Is Illegal
The Law
Employer Liability
Protected Classes
Workplace Bullying and Microaggression
Retaliation
Review
Summary
Section 4: What Can You Do to Prevent Sexual Harassment?
Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
True or False?
Bystander Intervention
Summary
Section 5: What Should You Do If You Are Sexually Harassed?
If You Are Harassed…
Resources for Sexual Harassment Complaints
The Evaluation
What if You Are Accused of the Harassment?
Common Questions
Summary
Section 6: Supervisor and Employer Responses to Allegations
Receiving Allegations
Supervisor, Human Resources, and Employer Responses
Conducting a Prompt Investigation
John’s Problem
Conducting a Thorough and Fair Investigation
Rights of Redress Available for Sexual Harassment
Review
Summary
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Section 8: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Susan Heinzerling, BSN, RN, CHPN
Susan Heinzerling earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as a Master of Life Sciences in physiology from North Carolina State University. She became a doctoral candidate in immunology at the University of South Alabama. Her research experiences in the biomedical sciences led to an interest in evidence-based practices. Ms. Heinzerling began her nursing career as a medical/surgical nurse. Renal patients in acute care with multiple chronic conditions and repeated hospitalizations inspired her practice of hospice nursing. She has worked as a hospice admissions nurse and a hospice RN case manager in both a large urban setting and a rural community.
Expert Reviewer: Tami Hodges, MS, SPHR
Tami Hodges, MS, SPHR has over 20 years of Human Resources and Consulting experience. In the early 90s, Tami co-founded an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provided services to 150 organizations in CT. She also co-developed a specialized EAP division to meet the unique challenges of first responder personnel and their families. Tami specializes in crisis intervention, supervisor consultation and in assisting employees to achieve their professional goals. She has designed wellness and compliance training modules for supervisors and employees that she has delivered locally and on a national level. Tami is certified in Psychological First Aid, Advanced Critical Incident Management and is in the process of obtaining a Certified Employee Relations Law (CERL) Certification.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.