OCCUPATIONAL VIOLENCE

Who can take the course?

Anyone can take the course to learn about violence in healthcare workplace settings, but content is intended for healthcare professionals who want an introduction to workplace violence prevention strategies, including:

• Registered Nurses
• Certified Health Educators
• Advanced Practice Nurses
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
• Other Health Educators
• Physicians Assistants
• Physicians
• Veterinarians
• Nursing Students
• Medical Students

Are there any prerequisites to take the course?

There are no prerequisites to take the course.

How long does it take to complete the course?

Time to complete the course varies by each user. There are 13 modules in the training, and each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

What materials or equipment do I need to take the course?

You need access to a computer with reliable internet, and the browser you use must support Javascript.

How do I get credit for taking the course?

Upon completing the course, you must complete the online posttest and evaluation. Refer to the Instructions for Course Credit below.

How long is the posttest?

The posttest consists of 11 multiple choice questions.

1. After viewing the Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses course, go to CDC Training and Continuing Education Online.
   Notes:
   • If you have not registered as a participant, click new participant to create a user ID and password.
   • If you have already registered in this system, enter your same login credentials. This will ensure an accurate transcript.
2. Visit Search Courses to find the course.
3. Scroll down and click on the title of the course.
4. Review the information on the Course Summary page and click Continue.
5. If prompted, enter in the Course Code or Verification Code in the Course Access Code box. (Hint: these codes are provided by the course instructor or may be found in the course materials).
6. Choose the type of continuing education you’d like to earn. You can select more than one.
7. Under Pending CE on the My Activities page, click on the course Evaluation and complete it. You will be returned to the My Activities page.
8. Under Pending CE, click on the posttest and complete it. If you don’t pass the posttest, you will have one opportunity to retake it.
9. Visit the Completed CE section of the My Activities to download your certificate.

Note: This course does not require a Course Code or Verification Code to access.  

Questions? Check out the TCEO Frequently Asked Questions or Contact TCEO. ce@cdc.gov.

For assistance with registration, completing the course assessment and posttest, transcripts, and printing continuing education certificates, please contact Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO). Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO) can be reached via:

Email: Training and continuing Education Online

Course content comes from the OSHA 2004 Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care & Social Service Workers (OSHA 3148-01R 2004) and subject matter experts versed in occupational violence.

Faculty/Credentials

Gordon Lee Gillespie, PhD, DNP, RN, CEN, CNE, CPEN, PHCNS-BC, FAEN, FAAN
Professor, Associate Dean for Research, & Director Occupational Health Nursing Program, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

Daniel Hartley, EdD
Epidemiologist, Scientific Review Officer, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Kathleen McPhaul, PhD, MPH, RN, COHN-S
Associate Research Professor, University of Maryland School of Public Health

Cammie Chaumont Menendez, MS, MPH, PhD
Research Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Marilyn Lou Ridenour, BSN, MBA, MPH
Scientific Review Officer, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Jonathan Rosen, MS CIH FAIHA
Safety & Health/ Industrial Hygiene Consultant

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) would like to acknowledge our past contributors:

Barbara M. Costa, AB, MS
John Craine, BA, MBA, MS
Donna Gates, EdD, MSPH, MSN, BSN
Lee Ann Hoff, PhD, MSN, BSN
Nancy Hughes, MS, RN
Marilyn Lanza, DNSc, MS, BS
Matthew London, MS Industrial Hygiene
Carol W. Runyan, MPH, PhD

Acknowledgements

Eric Knutsen
John Britton

In support of improving patient care, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 3.0 nursing contact hours.

CEU: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEU’s for this program.

CECH: Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designed for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 3.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced level continuing education contact hours available are 3.0. Continuing Competency credits available are 3.0. CDC provider number 98614.

For Certified Public Health Professionals (CPH)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a preapproved provider of Certified in Public Health (CPH) recertification credits and is authorized to offer 3.0 CPH recertification credits for this program.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for WB4525 Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses please visit TCEO and follow these 9 Simple Steps before May 8, 2024.

Complete the activity
Complete the Evaluation at www.cdc.gov/GetCE
Pass the posttest at 81% at www.cdc.gov/GetCE

FEES: No fees are charged for CDC’s CE activities.

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