Overview

In high-risk environments such as social services, the ability to assess and manage the potential for violence is critical to ensuring a safe and supportive workplace. This self-paced online course equips supervisors and managers with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to identify early warning signs, recognize behavioural triggers, and understand contributing risk factors that may lead to violent incidents.

Why Take Violence Risk Assessment Course

This course supports supervisors, and managers in building the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively assess and address the risk of violence in the workplace. This course will help to achieve or maintain compliancy with WorkSafeBC legislative requirements surrounding Workplace Violence Risk Assessments. Whether you’re new to the sector or experienced professional aiming to enhance your health and safety expertise, this course will provide the essential knowledge and skills to contribute to maintaining a safe and compliance workplace.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the VRA process
• Identify how to initiate a VRA and form a team
• Identify the components of a VRA and what is required to complete it
• Understand the next steps after the VRA components are complete

Target Audience

For Supervisors, Managers, Directors, Senior Leadership

Course Structure

The course covers the following steps of the VRA process:  

• Planning
• Information gathering and analysis
• Summarizing findings
• Follow up and review