The Workplace Transparency Act (Public Act 101-0221), requires anyone who is employed in Illinois complete sexual harassment prevention training annually. For individuals with a professional license issued by the IDPR, with a CE requirement, must complete a 1 CE hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, per renewal cycle.
Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is a vital role for all employees and employers. This course will review sexual harassment in the workplace including various forms and manifestations of sexual harassment.
IPTA's Ethics Committee will review steps to take if one experiences or witnesses sexual harassment in the workplace including how to report harassment to workplace supervisors, anonymous call in lines, and state agencies. Whistleblower protections will be reviewed for employees that report sexual harassment in the workplace. Case examples will be provided to apply course concepts on recognizing and reporting harassment.
This course meets the 1 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention training required by the State of Illinois.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:Following completion of the course, participants will be able to:
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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Ann W. Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH is a physical therapist who received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University, a Masters of Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University. Her clinical interests include: children and adults living with neuromuscular conditions, rehabilitation needs following a cancer diagnosis/care, integration of community resources into long term care plans. Her research interests include: efficacy of service delivery models and outcome measures.
Demetra John PT, PhD received her physical therapy training from Northwestern University and her PhD in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She is retired after working more than 30 years at UIC in multiple faculty and administrative roles. Demetra is a member of the IPTA Ethics Committee and the IPTF Pro Bono Committee. She has provided pro bono physical therapy services to the uninsured for over 25 years.
Paula Eppenstein, PT, MS received her physical therapy training from Northwestern University and her Master of Science degree from Northwestern University. Over the span of her career, she has worked in various levels of care and in numerous roles, including front line care, education and training and eventually leadership positions. She is semi-retired after working more than 35 years. She still continues to speak on healthcare related topics and is actively involved in simulation based training for medical and students in other healthcare fields. Paula is a member of the IPTA Ethics Committee and the IPTA CE Audit Review Committee.
This program was originally recorded March 2, 2023.
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