Recognizing, Responding to, and Preventing Sexual
Harassment: In the Healthcare Workplace

Everyone has the right to a harassment-free work environment. During this course, participants will learn about the laws that protect them from sexual harassment, review the definition and types of sexual harassment, practice how to identify sexual harassment as it happens through the application of practical scenarios, and understand what to do if they are the target of sexual harassment. Elements specific to the healthcare setting will also be discussed.

Course Objectives
1. Outline federal laws and regulations related to discrimination and harassment
2. Define and differentiate between different types of sexual harassment
3. Debunk common myths related to workplace sexual harassment
4. Practice identifying and responding to instances of sexual harassment
5. Cultivate a respectful and safe work environment, considering both colleague and patient–provider dynamics

This training is designed to help organizations and individuals follow federal nondiscrimination laws related to harassment, enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It also addresses the nondiscrimination regulatory standards outlined in 45 CFR Part 92 Subpart A that enforce Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The course was not designed to meet any specific state regulations.

• 45 C.F.R. Part 92 Subpart A

Estimated Runtime: 16 minutes
Last Updated: October 4, 2023
Publication Year: 2023

Reviewed and approved by
Brianna Durand, PT, DPT (she/her)

NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company's legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.

This course is a refactored update to our previous course Crossing the Line: Recognizing, Responding to, and Preventing Sexual Harassment.