Affirmative Action in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Training for Healthcare Providers

The following Affirmative Action in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Training for Healthcare Providers is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the core principles behind affirmative action.

Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Apply applicable federal affirmative action requirements when evaluating workplace employment practices and organizational responsibilities in healthcare settings.

• Identify essential components of an affirmative action plan when reviewing organizational efforts to address workforce representation and compliance.

• Integrate evidence-based affirmative action program practices when supporting organizational implementation and ongoing workplace equity efforts.

What you will learn:

• The historical and legal context of affirmative action

• Federal laws that pertain to affirmative action

• Essential elements that should be included in an affirmative action plan

• Best practices of successful affirmative action programs

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course Length: 45 minutes.

American Medical Compliance, Inc. (AMC) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. AMC designates this activity for 0.75 contact hours. Learners must complete the entire activity, including passing the quiz on the first or second attempt, to receive credit.

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.  American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.  Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.

Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider # 18138 for 0.75 Contact Hours.

No relevant financial relationships exist for any individual in a position to control the content of the educational activity.

Our continuing education program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare professionals as they strive to improve patient care outcomes and maintain a safe workspace. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address identified educational needs that support the continuous professional development of our healthcare community.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of DOL, White House Archives, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Employer, and the state of Kansas (Government Sourced Material). The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by DOL, White House Archives, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Employer, and the state of Kansas or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2026 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in the State and Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.