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Human Resources for Healthcare Professionals
This program provides a comprehensive human resource management foundation grounded in practice for those who intend to work, or are working, in healthcare settings. All of the modules in this program instill a solid foundation in both human resources and healthcare administrative practices.

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

• Updates knowledge of best practices for healthcare administrative practices

• Informs staff of unique aspects regarding the practice of human resources function in the healthcare industry

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Explain the unique aspects/challenges of managing human resources in healthcare

• Describe the major laws affecting the healthcare workplace

• Discuss the components of an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)

• Identify the important elements of a sexual harassment prevention program

• Describe the steps in responding to an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint

• Describe the importance, typical uses, and methods of job analysis

• Define the elements of job descriptions and job specifications

• Explain the relationship of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards to job descriptions

• Describe the methods utilized for both internal and external recruitment

• Compare and contrast job performance, selection criteria, and predictors

• Identify the legal requirements of the selection process and outline that process

• Outline the orientation, training, and staff development requirements of the Joint Commission

• Compare and contrast the administrative and development uses of performance appraisals and the use of informal versus systematic appraisal processes

• Define Employment-At-Will and identify exceptions to this concept

• Explain the whistle blower doctrine and apply the concepts to the healthcare industry

• Discuss issues associated with drug testing for healthcare employees

• Describe the National Labor Relations Act including the unique healthcare provisions

• Outline the stages of the unionization process and discuss collective bargaining

• Define the issues confronting the healthcare industry in complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Identify various types of benefits and why reasons to offer competitive benefits programs

• Identify the various aspects of OSHA compliance and an effective ergonomics program

• Understand the importance of dealing with workplace violence

TRAINING DESCRIPTION AND MATERIALS

This online course is self-paced. Students are paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. Instructors are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach. All materials for this course are available online. Windows operating systems or Macintosh may be used for this course.

HOURS AND COST

Your Human Resources for Healthcare Professionals training course includes 80 contact hours of online training for up to 1 employee. Pricing includes training administration, instruction, and participant materials.

Suggested Retail Price: $1,995

(Additional participants may be available at an additional cost)


Request more information online or call 866-IVY-4ACT.