OVERVIEW

Preventing Discrimination and Harassment (PDH) Online Training (for Managers and Medical Staff) v.2025 is organized by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Release Date: 3/3/2025
Expiration Date: 9/1/2027

Description:
This two-hour course features interactive videos and gamification to enrich the learning experience. It explains the behaviors that are expected of individuals to create a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment, discusses the responsibilities of supervisory employees, and examines several other relevant and timely harassment-related topics. This course was designed to comply with state requirements for supervisory-employee training. This training is intended for Medical Staff, Faculty Physicians and Non-faculty Physicians. This training is required every 2 years by the State of California.

Objectives:

Define and explain the concepts of sexual harassment, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace
Identify and classify behaviors that are considered inappropriate in a professional setting
Describe the appropriate steps to take when experiencing workplace misconduct
Summarize the potential consequences of engaging in workplace misconduct
Analyze the role of active bystanders and evaluate various methods of bystander intervention in workplace situations
Apply behaviors that contribute to creating and maintaining a respectful workplace environment
Differentiate between the responsibilities of employees and managers in preventing and addressing workplace misconduct
Demonstrate the proper procedure for responding to and handling complaints of misconduct
Explain the manager's duty to prevent retaliation and outline strategies to fulfill this obligation
Interpret and apply the protections provided by California laws regarding workplace harassment and discrimination