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Workplace bullying and harassment

  • Mode of Delivery Blended
  • AccreditationNon-Awarded

Course Overview

In today’s demanding and high-pressure healthcare environment, ensuring a respectful and safe workplace is essential for the well-being of both staff and clients. Unfortunately, workplace bullying, and harassment remain pervasive issues that can undermine morale, reduce productivity, and negatively impact patient care.

This course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals, with a focus on carers, to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, prevent, and address workplace bullying and harassment. Understanding these issues is crucial for creating a healthy and supportive work environment.

Course Objectives

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of workplace bullying and harassment, specifically in healthcare settings.
  • Develop skills to recognise, prevent, and respond to bullying and harassment.
  • Foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace culture for all healthcare professionals.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Content: Gain insights into recognising and preventing workplace bullying and harassment.

  • Interactive Learning: Participate in interactive modules demonstrating effective ways and best practices for identifying, reporting, and preventing workplace bullying and harassment

  • Practical Applications: Learn practical strategies to apply in real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability to identify, address, and prevent workplace bullying and harassment effectively.

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for healthcare workers, including nurses, caregivers, and allied health professionals, who seek to understand, identify, and prevent workplace bullying and harassment in their daily interactions and work environment.

Course Format

This short online course provides learning on how to recognise the signs and symptoms of workplace bullying and harassment, understand the legal and ethical frameworks guiding our responsibilities, and develop effective strategies for intervention and prevention.

By the end of this course, you will be better equipped to create a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment for all, ensuring that everyone receives the dignity and protection they deserve.

Digital Literacy

To enroll in this course, students must have digital literacy. This includes the ability to efficiently use computers, the internet, and related technology, such as navigating, managing files, and understanding basic online security. These skills are crucial for successfully engaging in and completing online coursework.