Sexual harassment
Unlock the key to maintaining a respectful and safe dental workplace.
Sexual harassment is a pressing issue in all professional fields, including dentistry. This expert-level course equips dental professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address and prevent instances of sexual harassment in their workplace.
It can include unwanted advances, comments, jokes, or gestures that create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
UK dental practices are legally required to implement proactive measures to prevent sexual harassment.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to recognise and address sexual harassment, emphasising the importance of perception over intention in identifying these behaviours. Our goal is to enable you to contribute to and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment in the dental field.
If you're not yet a member of Dentaljuce, we highly recommend you to join and gain access to our comprehensive course on Sexual Harassment.
This course, along with over 100 other CPD courses, is available for a single membership payment.
Aim
The aim of this course is to enhance understanding and awareness about sexual harassment in the dental workplace, explore its implications, and equip dental professionals with knowledge and strategies to prevent and address such issues effectively.
Course objective
- To provide comprehensive knowledge about what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace, its impact on individuals and practices, and the legal aspects associated with it.
- To train participants in identifying, preventing, and handling instances of sexual harassment, and navigating the formal complaints process in a dental practice.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will, with respect to the components that he or she has elected to study as listed below:- Recognise instances of sexual harassment in dental settings, including those involving patients and third parties.
- Understand legal aspects of workplace sexual harassment, rights under Equality Act 2010, and General Dental Council standards.
- Understand sexual harassment's impact on individuals and the practice, including confidence and performance.
- Implement strategies for a respectful and safe workplace, which includes developing effective policies and procedures.
- Confidently handle complaints processes, from acknowledging grievances to taking legal and appropriate actions.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A, B, D.