Workplace Violence Prevention Course for Nurses
December 2016
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2017-114
Healthcare workers face the risk of physical and non-physical violence on the job. In 2014, more than 9,000 healthcare professionals experienced workplace violence related injuries that required days away from work. To address this issue, NIOSH developed an award-winning, online Workplace Violence Prevention Course for Nurses. This flyer provides information on the course.
Workplace Violence Prevention Course for Nurses [PDF - 728 KB]
Suggested Citation
NIOSH [2017]. Workplace Violence Prevention Course for Nurses. By Hartley, D. and Webb, S. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2017–114.
- Page last reviewed: December 9, 2016
- Page last updated: December 9, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division