P13: Sexual Harassment Prevention

Course Overview

CE Hours

3 CE Credits

Course Description

Sexual harassment is defined, and actual cases are used as examples to reinforce learning. Emphasis is placed on organizational preventive measures and methods for dealing with sexual harassment incidents from the perspectives of the organization and the individuals involved. This course also addresses liability issues and the role of discipline. This course complies with Government Code 12950.1 (AB 1825).

Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define sexual harassment under both federal and State law, cite the references for each, and identify and explain the two key terms of the law (unwanted and sexual)
  • Define the two major categories of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment
  • State the principle applied relative to the intent of conduct which is interpreted as sexual harassment
  • Identify the responsibilities of both employees and supervisors regarding the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace with respect to both employees and non-employees
  • Discuss liability issues regarding the conduct of employees and non-employees
  • Discuss the reasonable person standard and the reasonable woman standard
  • Given a set of scenarios, state for each one if it describes a case of sexual harassment and, if so, what type of harassment it is
  • State what you should do and identify the resources available to you if you are sexually harassed or accused of sexual harassment
  • Discuss the informal and formal discrimination complaint processes and explain how they differ
  • List at least five actions identified by the EEOC that an employer can do to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

Course Format and Faculty

Course Format:

Online linked resources and lectures available anytime, 24/7. Includes one multiple-choice exam taken at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Upon passing, learners may print their certificate immediately.

Course Developers and Instructors:

R. Klimes, PhD, MPH (Johns Hopkins University) is a scholar and author in health-related research, health behaviors, ethics, end-of-life care, and overall wellness. He has written numerous research reports and books and has held academic and leadership roles in higher education and public health internationally.

Course Time:

Approximately 3 hours for online study, test taking, course evaluation feedback, and certificate printing.