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Course Description

Workplace violence and harassment legislation does not simply involve responding to incidents; it also requires an understanding of the hazardous conditions that may lead to violence or harassment and ensuring that such hazards are properly controlled. This seminar will acquaint you with the law surrounding workplace violence and harassment (including the recent changes to the OHS Act and OHS Code) and discuss strategies to ensure that you and your organization are complying with the law.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to: Identify and analyze legal requirements in relation to workplace violence/harassment prevention and incident management/response. Explore controls and prevention strategies. Discuss prevalent workplace violence/harassment issues such as worksite/work-related suicides, PTSD, and domestic violence. Explore industry specific issues such as violence in the healthcare industry and convenience store/gas stations. Discuss the legal liability that you and your employer may face in relation to workplace violence and harassment.

Notes

IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS
  • There is a textbook required for this course. Please see "Section Materials" under the course section.
  • This course is graded on a pass or fail basis: a passing grade of 70% or higher is required to receive Completed Requirements (CR) on your transcript.
  • This course delivery format is bichronous. 100% of course content is delivered online. Students engage in both asynchronous learning, coupled with scheduled synchronous sessions throughout the course. he asynchronous dates cover pre-course reading and post-course assessments (quizzes, assignments etc.). To view the schedule of the synchronous sessions, click the "view details" link under Schedule and Location on the course section.

 

Recommendations

Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

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Section Title
Workplace Violence and Harassment Law
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Feb 05, 2025 to Feb 18, 2025
Type
Online - Synchronous
Days
Sa, Su
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 08, 2025 to Feb 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
17.0
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $495.00
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) OHS Act, Regulation & Code Government of Alberta
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