Sexual Harassment In The Workplace For Allied Health And Behavioral Health Professionals
Course: #9660Level: Introductory 1 Hour 289 Reviews
This compliance course for sexual harassment in the workplace equips allied and behavioral health professionals with the essential knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to harassment. Grounded in federal law, including Title VII and EEOC guidelines, the training covers the definitions of quid pro quo and hostile work environment, outlines employer responsibilities, and details employee rights, including protection from retaliation. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will gain the skills needed to foster a safer and more respectful professional environment.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Professional Issues, 15709; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1366556; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Education And/or Research
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify the two primary forms of sexual harassment recognized under federal law: quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
- List at least three examples of behaviors that can constitute sexual harassment in verbal, physical, and digital forms.
- Describe two required actions employers must take to prevent and respond to sexual harassment complaints according to EEOC guidelines.
Course created on March 23, 2026
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction & Learning Outcomes |
| 5-15 Minutes | The Legal Framework for Harassment |
| 15-30 Minutes | Identifying Behaviors & Modern Workplaces |
| 30-45 Minutes | Specialty Populations & Power Dynamics |
| 45-50 Minutes | Key Concepts Reflection |
| 50-55 Minutes | Responsibilities and Reporting |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Final Questions |
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289 ReviewsPresented By
Ryan Kirk
PsyD, MSW HSPP
Dr. Ryan Kirk is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of Psychological Services for Meridian Health Services, working remotely from Denver, Colorado.
He has conducted trainings around continuous process improvement models targeting rapid improvement projects and whole-organization culture shifts. He has a background in specialized clinical interventions such as psychological and neuropsychological assessment, pediatric and family medicine, and a biofeedback certification for pain management. In his current role, Dr. Kirk oversees quality assurance for documentation and evidence-based clinical practices and drives integrated care initiatives to better serve vulnerable populations. His efforts center on developing real-time behavioral health consultation programs within primary care and addressing physical health needs during behavioral health visits.
Dr. Kirk holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University and a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. An avid runner, snowboarder and guitarist, he brings a well-rounded perspective to his mental health leadership roles.
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Financial disclosures: Dr. Ryan Kirk received an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Ryan Kirk has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 15709. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.10 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, Professional Issues Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.00 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
AOTA approved CE can be used to meet NBCOT® continuing education requirements for certification renewal. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Education and/or Research Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.