WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Course overview

Course Description: This course reviews the incidence, causes and interventions to reduce workplace violence. The course begins with a theoretical overview of anger and aggression while considering its impact within the work place. The course content examines a spectrum of destructive aggressive behaviors, warning signs of violence, and anger triggers. Communication skills and de-escalation techniques are also reviewed in detail as interventions for anger and potential violence in the workplace. The content of this course is designed to help employees learn how to manage their own anger and how to deal with others who are angry in an effort to reduce the potential for workplace violence. This course on workplace violence prevention is designed for employees in agencies and other organizations. It is specifically written for substance abuse counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and professional counselors who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of workplace violence prevention. The course material includes a review of interventions. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require violence prevention continuing education courses. Authors: This course is has been complied by Ce-Classes.com Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding the prevention of workplace violence. Specifically, a professional will: · Identify aggressive behavior and anger triggers. · Describe techniques for managing anger. · Identify the warning signs of workplace aggression and de-escalation techniques. Citation: Ce-Classes.com (2013). Workplace Violence Prevention. All rights reserved. visit us on the web at www.ce-classes.com