Sexual Harassment: Illinois Licensed Professionals

Illinois law prohibits sexual harassment. Although it may sound like a simple concept, sexual harassment can be difficult for individuals to truly comprehend. Employees need to know what behavior is considered sexual harassment and what they should do if they witness or experience any type of sexual harassment. Understanding those requirements can help companies and individuals avoid behaviors that might constitute sexual harassment. This course will identify those requirements. The goal of this educational program is to provide Administrators, Nurses, and Social Work professionals with the required content regarding sexual harassment for the State of Illinois.  

Target Audience

The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapists.

Learning Objectives

Define the two types of sexual harassment.; Identify at least three remedies available to victims of sexual harassment.; Identify at least two ways to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.; List at least three reporting outlets to use when sexual harassment is witnessed or experienced.; Review at least two laws related to retaliation and whistleblower protections.

Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives

Section 2: Sexual Harassment Laws and Types
Sexual Harassment Laws
Prevention Training for Licensed Professionals
Types of Sexual Harassment
Determining Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Action/Conduct
Unwelcome
Based on Sex
Sufficiently Severe or Pervasive

Section 3: Reporting Sexual Harassment
If You Are the Subject of Harassment
Resources for Sexual Harassment Complaints
What if You Are Accused of the Harassment?
Supervisor, Human Resources, and Employer Responses
Whistleblower Protections

Section 4: Retaliation and Remedies
Retaliation
Remedies Available for Sexual Harassment
Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
Bystander Intervention
Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies

Section 5: Clinical Vignette
The Evaluation

Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!

Additional Information

Partner: 
Relias LLC
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
03/01/2020
Course expires: 
01/31/2026
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
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Nellie Wirth, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is an accomplished human resource professional with nearly 20 years of comprehensive human resource management experience both domestically and internationally. Nellie has proven experience collaborating with leaders at all levels. Her expertise includes extensive knowledge of strategic planning and all areas of Human Resources including talent and performance management, learning and development, organizational development, employee relations, recruitment and selection, total rewards, and HR compliance. She especially enjoys sharing her subject matter expertise through classroom facilitation. Nellie Wirth, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Jennifer W. Burks is a Curriculum Designer in Post-Acute Care for Relias. She has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing, "I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints." Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Disclosures

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

American Nurses Credentialing Center

1.00 HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.

Nurses will receive 1.0 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.

American Psychological Association

1.00 HOURS

As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored psychology continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

National Board for Certified Counselors

1.00 HOURS

Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.

American Occupational Therapy Association

0.10 HOURS

Relias LLC is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Course approval ID# Blanket Providership Approval Pre-2020. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1 CEUs Introductory,Category 3.

American Association for Respiratory Care

1.00 HOURS

This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.

Approval #: 184867000 This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.

Commission on Dietetic Registration

1.00 HOURS

As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists

1.00 HOURS

Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.

Association of Social Work Boards

1.00 HOURS

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 General continuing education credits.

Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based.

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

1.00 HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.

Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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