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Technical Writing for the Medical Professional As a medical professional, you may be called upon to write peer-reviewed research papers, articles for colleagues, lectures, presentations, or patient education materials. This course is designed to assist you with the skills and knowledge you will need to effectively write medically related materials. Writing for the medical profession is an exciting and ever-changing field that covers a wide  more...

LBD: Understanding and Managing Behavior Examines why individuals behave the way they do and how behavior may be taught, changed, or modified. Historical foundations of the study of behavior and behavior managements, cultural influences, and ethical and legal concerns are also addressed.  more...

How to Find Legitimate Home Employment ...e exposed to scams and what to avoid. You will learn the legal aspects of owning a business. In order to get a well-rounded concept of what you need to do, purchase of supplemental material is required. This material was written by yours truely and adds to what the course provides: How to Find and Start a Legitimate Home Business. This is a treasure and will help you to find real work at home  more...

eMarketing 1.1 eMarketing Association`s complete basic e-marketing course. 5 Lessons covering the basics of eMarketing. Each lesson is sent via e-mail and Internet link over a four week period. At the completion of the 5 Lessons there is a final exam administered via e-mail. Students Passing the final exam are given a personalized certificate of completion from the e-Marketing Association.eMarketing Business  more...

Introduction to Law ...law, insurance, e-commerce and will, trusts and estates. Legal systems exist to serve the interests of the citizenry. Laws under such systems can deal with the public and private safety and health of citizenry, the means to resolve problems among parties, certain ownership interests which the law recognizes and protects, and the legal systems of different nations. For this Basic Completion  more...

Ethics and the Law ...ethics involved in the practice of law Attorneys and paralegals need to engage in ethical behavior, because of the duties they owe to their clients and to the legal system. They have access to clients` information or property or to information disclosed with an expectation of confidentiality. Therefore, attorneys and paralegals need to appreciate the degree to which they have a duty to act so  more...

Legal Research and Writing ...legal research and writing. Through legal research, a researcher can develop a more sophisticated understanding of law, by referring to codes, legal treatises, and legal encyclopedia, among others. Navigating through that data, however, requires a systematic and practical approach. By gathering appropriate information, analyzing it, and drawing conclusions from the analysis, a researcher can  more...

Legal Transcription Training This unique and totally on-line program teaches you to do legal transcription and legal secretarial work. The need for legal support staff increases with the litigation processes so prevalent now. Administrative law (local, state and federal government) requires massive record-keeping. Much of that information is related to recorded hearings. The Department of Labor notes the requirement for  more...

QPRT Suicide Risk Assessment and Training ...suicide risk management from a medical, psychological and legal perspective. This course can be completed sooner or later than the published 1 week completion date. Student has 1 year access to this course. QPRT? Suicide Risk Assessment and Training This American Psychological Association approved course provides an introduction to suicide risk detection, suicide risk assessment and suicide  more...

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Leaders ...m what the law expects and direction on how to meet these legal requirements. The course provides tools and tips for promoting a harassment-free environment, and suggestions on how to set a positive example for others. It also includes an example of an effective policy statement. IMPORTANT NOTE: INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) BROWSER REQUIRED - can`t use Netscape or other browsers for this training.  more...

Pharmacy Technician Career Training Program ...d by disease. Pharmacy Law and Ethics ? Study and explore legal issues surrounding confidentiality, negligence and liability for medical personnel. Learn how to control and maintain narcotic inventories. You will also read about historic pieces of legislation that have shaped the field as we know it today. Medical Terminology ? Often, Medical Terminology can seem like a foreign language, but  more...

Paralegalism Career Overview ... career. Students learn about law and the role of the paralegal and what it takes to become one. Paralegals can assist lawyers in the delivery of many basic services. A paralegal`s general knowledge about the American Legal System and specific knowledge about civil and criminal law can enhance a paralegal`s value in the workplace. Gaining an overview of the law can provide students with  more...

Overview of Legal Nurse Consulting This course is designed for registered nurses interested in Legal Nurse Consulting. In this introductory course you will examine the necessary skills and knowledge, review various jobs and services and find internet resources for learning and practicing Legal Nurse Consulting.  more...

OSHA Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated OSHA rules and earn a "Certified OSHA Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. The Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSHA) has various and multiple requirements for workplace safety and reporting accidents. Our OSHA  more...

Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program ...Legal Nurse Consultants. It is a 16 week course of study. Upon completion, students are eligible to receive Certification from the American College of Legal Nurse Consulting. This course is 90 contact hours of study. INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate Program. College You have made a wise decision to pursue study and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to  more...

Learning to Avoid Questionable Interview Questions Many aspects of employment are heavily regulated in the U.S., none more than the interviewing and hiring process. State and federal statutes and court decisions prohibit employers from discriminating against certain groups of people and from taking actions that impact those groups adversely and unfairly. Questionable Interview Questions Many aspects of employment are heavily regulated in the  more...

Legal Transcription Training ...This unique and totally on-line program teaches you to do legal assistant, transcription and legal secretarial work. Many opportunities exist to specialize in various types of law, real estate, criminal, family, personal injury, business, etc. The course was designed by a recognized leader in development of training materials. This course offers a Certificate of Completion allowing you to sit  more...

How to Join the Ranks of the Self-Employed in 6 Weeks ...the books and/or look for an accountant, how to deal with legal matters, how to deal with zoning laws, how to hire employees, how to recognize scams, learn about time management, how to price your product, whether to buy an existing business, how to publicize your business, how to handle stress, and more... No matter what the level of interest and determination of these individuals, this course  more...

Health Care Reporting and Presentations This is a complete and comprehensive course on creating and communicating health care information in a clear, concise presentation form. This 6-week course will prepare you very well to communicate with your supervisors, board members, and peers. You will review the basics of who, why, and HOW of effective reporting and presenting. In brief, it covers: Reviewing the Basics: ? What?s My Message?  more...

Effective Management Principles Within the Law ...many managers lack the interpersonal skills, sensitivity, legal awareness and professionalism necessary for effective management. The result can be disastrous: endless conflicts; low morale and productivity; wasted talent; high and costly turnover; and lawsuits based on privacy violations, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, among other things. As the workforce and legal mandates  more...

Electronic Commerce - Strategies ...n Strategies, Purchasing and Support Activities, ethical, legal and tax issues related to Electronic Commerce. This course is an "E-Learning" course. The course is self-paced and taught by a audio of an announcer reading the leading topic and paragraph of each section. The student then reads and navigates through the remaining materials for each section. Each sub-section has a practice test  more...

Electronic Commerce 3 Course Bundle ...n Strategies, Purchasing and Support Activities, ethical, legal and tax issues, as well as security issues realted to doing business over the internet. This course is an "E-Learning" course. The course is self-paced and taught by a audio of an announcer reading the leading topic and paragraph of each section. The student then reads and navigates through the remaining materials for each  more...

Complete Paralegal Training Program (Self-Paced) ...legal training program, taken entirely online, designed as a 5 to 6 month fast-track course but can be taken at a accelerated pace. This is a industry standard Certificate of Completion program. This state-of-the-art paralegal home training course, through which the student may quickly and easily learn this complex, prestigious and fascinating discipline, was developed by a battle-tested  more...

Business Ethics Conduct Policy Statements ...ed that every company needs to have a policy statement on legal and ethical conduct. The Organizational Sentencing Guidelines require that a company "must have taken steps to communicate effectively its standards and procedures to all employees and other agents, e.g., by requiring participation in training Courses or by disseminating publications that explain in a practical manner what is  more...

Bartending to the Max-Online ...ses and to assure that you have been trained, there is no legal requirement for "certification" in most states. This course offers you "Professional Certification" and, in order to assure that you are aware of your state's most up-to-date laws, we will also provide a phone number where you can call for your state's regulations and age of service laws.How can I learn everything I need to know  more...

Bartending the Easy Way-Online ...ses and to assure that you have been trained, there is no legal requirement for "certification" in most states. This course offers you "Professional Certification" and, in order to assure that you are aware of your state's most up-to-date laws, we will also provide a phone number where you can call for your state's regulations and age of service laws.How can I learn everything I need to know  more...

401(k) Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated 401(k) rules and earn a "Certified 401(k) Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. 401(k) plan implementation, communication, and administration are some of the hardest and most complex tasks undertaken by  more...

How To Master Human Resources Course description -- This bundle covers some of the most challenging human resource compliance issues that employees and supervisors facea sexual harassment, violence, and EEO practices. Use the lessons in this bundle to prevent or address workplace situations that must be handled sensitively in order to promote respect and avoid legal consequences. Also included is a course to assist your  more...

Interviewing Job Candidates Course description -- This is a practical course with tools and methods to help you prepare to get the results you want. You will learn how to define exactly what youa re looking for in a job candidate, and be given checklists and discussion guides for asking the right questions to get relevant answers. The course addresses the most common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as issues  more...

Managing and Maintaining Brand Equity ...econd lesson of this course introduces you to the social, legal, and global domain of branding. It's up to you to steer your organization's brand clear of negative social implications by recognizing ethical dilemmas. You must be ever-vigilant to avoid action taken towards you by the FTC and any other legal complications that could bring harm to your brand. To help you to do this, you will  more...

Addressing Problem Performance ...the actual process. Managers also need to be aware of the legal implications of the disciplinary actions they take, if they are to avoid causing substantial litigation problems for their company. The conventional staged disciplinary approach based on a punitive style is considered in detail so that managers can feel confident in the way they progress form verbal warnings, through written  more...

Managing Contingent Workers ...t employees in their expectations, roles, commitments and legal status. That means you need to manage them differently than you do full-time, core employees. This course will examine various aspects of successfully managing contingent workers. You will analyze various methods of communicating expectations and job issues, and learn how to control and monitor contingent workers. Thus prepared,  more...

Legal Pitfalls Regarding Independent Contractors Managing workers is a crucial component of your success as a manager. But not all workers are created workers. Some are employees, others are nonemployees, or independent contractors. This is an important distinction, because your company's obligations differ depending upon how workers are classified. Misclassification can result in stiff fines, penalties and back pay and benefit liability. This  more...

Creating Effective Contracts When you hear the word "contract", you may think of a written, legal document. However, when it comes to consulting relationships, contracts are more about setting expectations and involving the right people instead of setting legal parameters. In this course, you'll examine how to approach contracting, the considerations that are most important, and how you should approach the contracting  more...

A Manager s Introduction to Business Law ...pts of business law. It begins by exposing some prevalent legal misconceptions shared by management and establishes the true role that law plays in society and business. The relationship between business ethics and law is explained and how managers serve as vital role models for demonstrating ethical business practices. This course also presents the basis and structure of the U.S. legal system  more...

Contracts in Commercial Transactions ...ces the laws, which determine whether such agreements are legally binding and enforceable by the courts. To begin, this course explains the legal requirements for contracts and their different legal classifications. In order to make effective business decisions, managers must clearly understand when they are forming an enforceable contract and when they are not. This course presents strategies  more...

Employment and Labor Law ...reatment and rights of employees. But how does management legally handle a precarious situation with employees without the legal ramifications exploding in their face? This course is an overview for management about the essentials of employment and labor law. It includes introductions to current federal laws regarding employee safety and health protection, equal opportunity, and labor  more...

American Business Formations in the 21st Century As a manager for your organization, you likely conduct business with numerous companies from different industries and of varying sizes and complexity. And just as you interact with individuals differently based upon their personalities and positions, so too, you conduct business with other companies based upon their different formations. In American business, there are four primary formations:  more...

Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights Management is often confronted with the responsibility of keeping an organization's intellectual property, such as copyrighted brands or trade secrets, confidential, while still communicating the organization's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. But how does management perform this function effectively while keeping the law on their side? This course introduces management to the  more...

Lawsuits and Negotiations ...legal process of litigation and other out-of-court negotiations that are used to settle business disputes. In addition, this course treats the decision to sue much like other business decisions and offers criteria that management can use to perform a cost-benefit analysis. It begins by presenting proactive management strategies for discouraging damaging lawsuits and avoiding costly litigation.  more...

Principles of Marketing - Pricing Strategy Principles of Marketing: Pricing Strategy offers the student an overview of the information required to identify the role pricing plays in the marketing mix, to select appropriate objectives for pricing strategies, and to choose common methods to determine pricing. In addition, the program details the issues to consider when establishing a pricing strategy, the legal constraints that can affect  more...

Ethics and Professional Knowledge ...ice in a complex project management environment? What are legal requirements, and how can you spot the moment when conflict of interest has occurred? In today's world, project managers must have a clear comprehension of these ethical responsibilities.Project managers must also be aware of their professional duty to contribute to the body of project management knowledge, to pass on that  more...

Stakeholder Interests and Cultural Diversity ...eholders--including those of the client, the company, the legal and social environment, and the team itself--are your responsibility. Weighing these interests in the most fair and productive manner is an acquired art you can't afford to neglect.But that's not all. In an increasingly global network, project managers won't get far without an understanding of cultural diversity, and how to work  more...

Six Sigma and the Voice of the Customer ...atin term that means, "Let the buyer beware." It's also a legal principle stating that consumers must purchase goods at their own risk, because unless specifically asked, the seller is generally under no obligation to disclose defects. Caveat emptor once struck fear in the hearts of many wary consumers. Fortunately, the tide has turned. Increased market competition, modern consumer protection  more...

Sexual Harassment at Work HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including issues related to the prevention of discrimination and harassment. The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry standard for evaluating Human Resource professionals' competencies. HRCI is an affiliate of the Society  more...

Introduction to External Auditing ...ternal auditors are subject to some of the most stringent legal responsibilities of any profession? This course will introduce you to the terminology, concepts, strategies, and techniques to promote effective and efficient auditing practices. You will also learn some of the major legal responsibilities that external auditors face. In addition, you will learn how the auditing profession has been  more...

Essentials of Business Law The Legal Environment ...Legal Environment offers the student an overview of the information needed to identify the functions, classifications, and sources of law. The program identifies the structure of the state and federal court system, as well as trial procedures, jurisdiction issues, and alternative resolution methods. The program also details crimes and torts relating to businesses, as well as tort duties,  more...

Competitive Intelligence Analysis Dissemination ... a database. She will then review some of the ethical and legal issues surrounding competitive intelligence. Through her questions, you will gain a better understanding of this component of the competitive intelligence process. Unit 2: Analyzing Information (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify four criteria that competitive intelligence should meet. Sequence  more...

Managing Business Risk Risk Assessment Control Managing Business Risk: Risk Assessment and Control teaches learners about risk identification and environmental scanning. Students will also learn about evaluation and control of risk within organizations and the methods for classifying various organizational risks. Learn To Identify typical information sources used in an environmental scan.  more...

Managing Business Risk Financing Contingency Planning ... financing tools. Identify the legal characteristics of insurance contracts. Identify the major responsibilities of contract management. Identify major parts of a business contingency plan. Audience The target audience for this program is Team Leaders, Directors, Managers, Department Heads. Deployment  more...

i-Net Part 4 Security Business Concepts ... instruction on language and marketing considerations and legal issues are also covered. Learn To: o Identify features of data security. o Match types of intrusion with their features. o Sequence the steps in a SYN flood operation. o Identify characteristics of e-business. o Identify advantages of selling on the Web. o Identify features of current e-business models. Audience  more...

Sexual Harassment Resolving Sexual Harassment Claims ...aims (0.5 - 1 hour) Identify the legal requirements for a sexual harassment investigation. Sequence the steps for interviewing a complainant. Follow the five steps for interviewing a complainant. Sequence the steps for interviewing an alleged harasser. Follow the six steps for  more...

Interviewing Skills Laws Governing the Interview Process ...disabilities and immigration. Understand how to conduct legal interviews. Audience: The target audience for this course is primarily managers who want to learn how to prepare effectively for interviews. The audience can include business owners, executives, recruiters, team leaders, human resource staff, team leaders, new and experienced managers, and any individual responsible for  more...

Human Resource Law Management s Role ... a general overview of law affecting the workplace. These legal issues include wrongful discharge, wage and hour laws, and anti-discrimination statutes. In addition, this program provides ways employers can minimize employee complaints, and methods employers can use to handle, document, and seek legal counsel for claims. Learn To Match employment laws  more...

Human Resource Law Understanding Privacy Rights ... Identify the actions an employer should take to conduct legal computer activity. Take actions to use computers lawfully for human resource functions. Identify how an employer can be liable for an employee's e-communications. Avoid common mistakes employers make when conducting e-communications.  more...

Succession Planning Setting Up a Succession Planning Program ...dures, identifying target groups and other issues such as legal considerations. It then provides comprehensive guidelines on all aspects of rolling out your plan, how to communicate and provide training in it. The second part of the course focuses on identifying key roles within your organization, developing a talent bank, and guidelines on employing individual develop plans. It gives coverage  more...

Managing Performance Overcoming Performance Appraisal Challenges ...ning the appraisal process, so you can reduce the risk of legal challenge. Learn To Given a six-step process, conduct a status meeting with an employee. Practice active listening in an appraisal discussion. Avoid confrontational communication in an appraisal discussion. Given a  more...

Business Ethics Organizational Ethics .... Identify steps in forming a legal compliance program. Follow the process for making a decision when social responsibilities clash. Audience Supervisors and upper level managers who have the power to develop legal compliance programs and create an ethical culture. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits:  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Managing a Crisis ...information, decision-making, and managing with regard to legal issues. The final section covers guidelines for managing specific crisis types, for example, product recalls, executive departures, strikes, environmental crises, crime, and terrorism. Learn To To recognize the real crisis. To manage a sudden crisis.  more...

Organizational Crisis Mgmt Resolving Crises in Organizations ...ganizations in a crisis. Identify legal issues concerning crisis communication. Identify the stakeholders your organization should address in a crisis situation. Identify guidelines for communicating your message clearly. Identify guidelines for controlling the flow of communication when a crisis  more...

Principles of Marketing Pricing Strategy ...ues to consider when establishing a pricing strategy, the legal constraints that can affect pricing decisions, and the steps of the pricing process. Learn To Identify the objectives your pricing strategy might achieve. Apply the correct terminology when developing a pricing strategy. Choose options to  more...

Essentials of Business Law Contract Law ...e program also covers rules of consideration, validity, illegality, the statute of frauds, third-party rights, and breach of contract. The program details legal implications of and remedies to fraud and breach of contract. Learn To Identify the five elements of a contract. Identify the components of a written contract.  more...

Essentials of Business Law Cyberlaw ... In this simulation, you will meet with Jessica Stone, Legal Counsel for Icon's Internet operations. As a newly hired Web Marketing Assistant, your meeting is standard procedure and provides employees an opportunity to review basic legal issues in cyberspace. Jessica will ask you a series of questions designed to reinforce your understanding of the subject and prepare you to deal with the  more...

Administrative Assistant Skills Excelling as an Admin Assistant ...u will meet with Lori Myers, the Office Manager of Icon's Legal Department. You are a new assistant in the department, and Lori has asked to meet with you to discuss the office environment. Your goals are to demonstrate that you know how to make use of office politics, build strong business relationships, and manage temporary staff. Unit 2: Keeping a Positive Attitude (0.5 - 1 hour)  more...

Essentials of Business Law Series The Essentials of Business Law Series includes the following courses: Essentials of Business Law: The Legal Environment Essentials of Business Law: Contract Law Essentials of Business Law: Employment Law Essentials of Business Law: Cyberlaw To review individual course descriptions, please return to the previous page and select the desired title(s).  more...

Business Code of Conduct Bribery Kickbacks ... bribes and kickbacks. Identify some of the more common legal proscriptions against bribery and kickbacks. Identify definite signs of bribery and kickbacks in a corporation. Audience: Target audience includes all employees within large to mid-size organizations who are required to review and understand general Business Code of Conduct policies. Target audience includes supervisors,  more...