Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Course Overview
Healthcare workers experience workplace violence at significantly higher rates than workers in other industries. This course provides practical training on recognizing warning signs, de-escalating volatile situations, and responding effectively to violent incidents. Applicable to both healthcare and general workforce settings.
Duration: Duration varies by module | Frequency: As required by state law or employer policy
Who Should Take This Course
Healthcare workers, social service employees, and general workforce members — particularly those in customer-facing roles, emergency settings, or environments with elevated workplace violence risk.
What You’ll Learn
- Definition and types of workplace violence (Type I-IV)
- Risk factors that increase workplace violence likelihood in healthcare
- Recognizing warning signs of escalating behavior
- De-escalation techniques and verbal communication strategies
- Environmental and administrative controls that reduce risk
- Reporting procedures for threats, incidents, and near-misses
- Post-incident support and trauma-informed response
- Your rights and your employer’s obligations under OSHA guidelines
Compliance Requirement
OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards, including workplace violence. Several states have enacted specific workplace violence prevention laws for healthcare. This training supports compliance with applicable requirements.
How to Get Started
Getting your team trained is simple. Contact MedWaste Solution and we’ll set up access to our online training platform powered by Compliance Publishing. Courses are available 24/7 from any device — staff can complete training on their own schedule. A completion certificate is issued automatically upon finishing the course.
Available nationwide — not limited to our physical service territory.
Call 309-276-0409 or complete the form below for a free quote.