VC-1003
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to assist those who wish to better understand the complexities of workplace violence as well as individuals and groups of people who are responsible for or who wish to establish workplace violence prevention initiatives at their work or agencies. This is much more than a planning course, although planning is certainly a part of what is being taught here. Many of the selections provide information that can be helpful for rank and file employees as well as managers and specialists as you deal with issues ahead of time with the hope of preventing workplace violence. This course reflects research and contributions from many professions.
AUTHOR'S BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Kenneth E. Mills, PhD, is founder and President of Alliance for Philippine Missions, and is a missionary to The Philippines where he has served since 1982. In 2004, he founded the Manila Counseling Center, a private-practice, Psychological Counseling Service, where he serves as the Executive Director and cognitive-behavioral therapist. His cross-cultural experience with urban stress and workplace violence makes him a sought-after motivational speaker. He is also the Executive Director of Starshine Management & Consultancy, and, Safe Place Manila, an advocacy organization for the rescue and betterment of indigent street children.
He attended Gardner Webb University, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and holds advanced degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
OBJECTIVES
Recognize and easily use basic vocabulary terms and definitions appropriate to a deeper understanding of preventing violence in the workplace.
Comprehend important general facts that will lead to a better understanding of the need for preventing violence in the workplace.
Define and understand the four categories of workplace violence.
Provide the basic steps to address the need for practice, guidance, planning, preparation, team building and dealing with disruptive situations.
Develop competency in developing a program through the work of a planning group to address the issues of the prevention of workplace violence.
Understand the four crucial steps in the planning process to prevent workplace violence: analyzing, filling the gaps, writing policies for reporting incidents, and writing plans to respond in the event of workplace violence.
Comprehend other practical ways to prevent violence in the workplace.
Develop the ability to observe and better understand individuals prone to violence.
Understand how psychopathic bullies affect the workplace and how to deal with them.
Learn to understand and trust intuitive apprehension when in the presence of a growing potential for violence.
Have a commitment to organize or to become involved in a Workplace Violence Prevention Team in the workplace.
Think critically and respond to actual cases where preventing violence in the workplace skills learned in the course would have been useful.
WHO MAY TAKE THIS COURSE
All persons in business leadership positions, such as managers, administrators, law enforcement, medical professionals, attorneys, allied health professionals, military and students.
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course
AVAILABILITY
January 1, 2010
CE CONTACT HOURS
30-Continuing Education Hours
DURATION
This is a 6 week course. The course must be completed within one calendar year of enrollment.
PRESENTATION METHOD
The Blackboard Learning System is used as the learning management system.
TEACHING METHOD
This program is presented online with on-going instructor participation. There is an established time frame for completion of assignments, homework, research projects, and for participating in discussion forums. Lessons are supplemented by online interactive quizzes, tutorials, and discussions. All assignments and homework must be submitted to the instructor via e-mail or digital drop box. Routine course guidance and instructional materials will be accessed online. A final examination is administered interactively and can be accessed by the student within a specified time period. The course syllabus provides students with a roadmap for course navigation as well as a detailed schedule.
METHOD OF COURSE GRADING
Case Studies: 50 %
Discussions: 25 %
Final Examination: 25 %
Minimum passing score for the final examination is 70%. Retakes must be approved by the course instructor
METHOD OF COURSE EVALUATION
After successful completion of the course study and examination with a passing score of 70%, an evaluation shall be completed and submitted to amerforensi@linkline.com
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon completion of the course study, examination with a passing score of 70%, and evaluation, the student will receive an official original Certificate of Course Completion verifying continuing education hours.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Course instructions consist of readings, videos and links which are incorporated in the course.
SUGGESTED COURSE MATERIALS
All suggested course readings and links are incorporated in the course and should be self-explanatory.
OTHER RELATED COURSES
In production:
Workplace Violence Prevention: Event Response and Aftermath, Workplace Violence Prevention: Dealing with Bullies.
COURSE FEE
$395.00 (or US equivalent)
Note: Fee does not include required course materials. The student will receive an email confirmation upon receipt and processing of course payment. Within twenty-four hours prior to the course start date, the student will receive an email with user name, password, Blackboard link and student ID.
All courses and materials are based on United States laws and regulations unless otherwise noted. Laws vary from state to state.
(Registration will be available after December 15th, 2009)
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