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Stress-Reduction for the Healthcare Profession

Stress-Reduction for the Healthcare Profession

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Course

Learn to quantify, understand, and prevent burnout in healthcare professionals for a safer environment for both professionals and patients in this CE course.

Nationally & state accredited

Pharmacy

Course Features

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7-day live chat & phone support
Auto reporting toCPE Monitor
Unlimited course attempts

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze individual and environmental risk factors, such as personality traits and workload overload, that contribute to the development of healthcare professional burnout.

  • Differentiate between the clinical definition of burnout and general stress, including the specific physical and emotional consequences of each on patient safety.

  • Implement evidence-based stress-reduction strategies, including self-care routines, boundary-setting, and advocacy, to mitigate the risk of professional exhaustion.


Course description

This course provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge, tools, and techniques to manage stress effectively and mitigate the impact of burnout. It covers the clinical definition of burnout, identifies personal risk factors, and explores the consequences of chronic stress on both individual well-being and professional performance. Participants will learn actionable strategies to nurture emotional resilience, develop robust communication skills to advocate for personal boundaries, and apply practical coping methods for high-pressure scenarios, such as patient loss and heavy workloads. The primary goal is to fortify providers against exhaustion, ensuring a safer environment for both professionals and their patients.

Healthcare professionals often face high-stakes decisions and limited resources, leading to unprecedented levels of stress that contribute to high turnover and medical errors. This course addresses the critical need for evidence-based stress management and self-care strategies to bridge the gap between demanding workplace realities and the maintenance of quality patient care.


Course content

  • Introduction

  • A Brief History of Burnout

  • The Measurement of Burnout

  • How Burnout Develops

  • The Driving Causes of Burnout

  • How to Identify Burnout

  • Spotting the Symptoms of Stress

  • How to Measure Burnout

  • Burnout Rate Among Healthcare Professionals

  • Consequences of Burnout

  • How to Cope with Stress and Burnout

  • Self-Care

  • Professional Goals

  • Conclusion


Course details

Release Date06/20/2023
Expiration Date06/20/2026
ACPE UAN0657-0000-23-041-H01-P 0657-0000-23-041-H01-T
CE Broker ID20-746430
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 770
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring

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Instructor

Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.


Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit


Accreditations

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

  • Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Mississippi State Department of Health – Bureau of Professional Licensure for Occupational Therapists


Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Stress-Reduction for the Healthcare Profession", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Athletic Training, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Massage Therapy, Dentistry, Mental Health, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Audiologist, Pharmacist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Physical Therapist, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Pharmacy Technician, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Massage Therapist. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.


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Dawn O.Nutritionist
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner, Content Expert and Faculty

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner

  • Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection


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