This course describes the stages, causes, symptoms, and consequences of compassion fatigue and chronic stress. It also introduces tools for assessing levels of stress and strategies for preventing/minimizing the development of compassion fatigue in the work setting.
Course created on January 2, 2023
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.2 Introductory, Related; IACET/0.2; SAC/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list three physiological effects of chronic uncertainty and stress.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the causes, symptoms, and consequences of stress and compassion fatigue.
- After this course, participants will be able to list assessment tools used to understand levels of compassion fatigue in their work environment.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe effective strategies to prevent/minimize stress and to improve health and work satisfaction.
Agenda
0-10 Minutes | Background of the topic, review of learning outcomes |
10-20 Minutes | Physiological evidence of prolonged stress |
20-30 Minutes | What is compassion fatigue? |
30-50 Minutes | Stages and consequences of compassion fatigue |
50-75 Minutes | Assessing compassion fatigue and resiliency planning |
75-100 Minutes | Addressing stress & compassion fatigue in the workplace |
100-115 Minutes | Individual strategies for stress management |
115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Neely Sullivan
MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP
Neely Sullivan, PT, CLT-LANA, has worked with diverse client populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric in a variety of clinical settings. These experiences and multiple courses on the topic have allowed her to treat and develop client care programs for clients living with lymphedema and wounds. She has served in multiple levels of regional and corporate management positions. In these positions, Neely has developed policies and worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that clients living with lymphedema and/or wounds have the opportunity to attain their highest level of function and quality of life. She is a certified lymphedema therapist and has most recently been responsible for the identification, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs in long-term care settings. Neely currently provides educational support to 13,000+ therapists nationwide as an Education Specialist for Select Rehabilitation. Neely has lectured nationally and at the state level on the topics of Lymphedema and Wound Care Management. She has authored publications focusing on edema and lymphedema management.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.2 ASHA CEUs
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