Preventing Harassment and Discrimination (2025-2026)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6:00 AM - Thursday, December 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

Learn how Northwestern protects its people and promotes a healthy culture, and acknowledge your receipt and understanding of Northwestern's policies on Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination and Harassment.

To complete the module, click the tab "Tests" and then "Launch Website".  This will lead you to the Northwestern University MyHR Learn site where you will be prompted to input your NetID and password.  Then click “launch” to view the module. 

When you have finished viewing the module, return to this site and click the tab "Tests" then "Post-Test" to complete the evaluation and claim CME credit.

1. Identify and avoid illegal behavior.
2. Identify and avoid abusive conduct
3. Contribute to a positive culture
4. Protect learners and maintain a safe campus community
5. Recognize crimes and conduct violations
6. Describe your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

All those in control of content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

 

Additional readings:

Illinois General Assembly, General Provisions (5 ILCS430/) State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. (11-19-03). Retrieved from  http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2529&ChapterID=2

Illinois General Assembly, Human Rights (775 ILCS 5/) Illinois Human Rights Act. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2266&ChapterID=64.

Illinois General Assembly,Civil Liabilities (740 ILCS 174/) Whistleblower Act. (1-1-2004). Retrieved from http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2495&ChapterID=57.

Please note: This module is only available to those with a NU netID and password.

This activity fulfills the one hour of education related to sexual harassment prevention required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (IL sexual harassment legislation)

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), ABS CC (3.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.00 hours)