HPCSA Accreditation number:
PSB002/003/05/2024 for 6 general ceu’s in Level 1
PSB002/004/05/2024 for 3 ceu’s in Ethics
OVERVIEW:
Burnout is an occupational phenomenon with its own ICD-10 code and is increasingly prevalent worldwide, particularly among individuals in compassionate professions. The healthcare sector, in particular, has witnessed a surge in burnout cases, exacerbated by the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Recognizing the insidious nature of burnout, wherein symptoms often go unnoticed until significant damage has occurred, this course addresses the imperative for healthcare professionals to understand and mitigate burnout risks. Emphasizing the ethical implications of practicing while experiencing burnout, it provides comprehensive insights into its various dimensions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Acquire a profound understanding of burnout and its profound impact on personal well-being and professional efficacy.
- Identify the root causes and potential consequences of burnout, discerning individual triggers within one’s own context.
- Enhance proficiency in recognizing early warning signs and implementing preventive strategies to mitigate burnout risk.
- Comprehend the ethical dilemmas inherent in delivering care while experiencing burnout and explore strategies for ethical practice.
- Develop practical skills to recognize and address burnout symptoms effectively, preventing their escalation.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Definitions and Characteristics of Burnout: Delve into the nuanced understanding of burnout, including its clinical definition and key traits within healthcare contexts.
- Causes and Consequences of Burnout: Explore the multifaceted factors contributing to burnout onset, alongside the far-reaching repercussions on individual well-being and professional performance.
- The Transition from Stress to Burnout: Investigate the intricate pathway through which chronic stress evolves into burnout, discerning the pivotal stages and contributing factors.
- Detection of Burnout: Equip healthcare practitioners with the skills to recognize subtle manifestations of burnout, fostering early identification and intervention strategies.
- Contributors to Burnout Development: Examine the diverse array of internal and external factors fuelling the progression of burnout, encompassing organizational, interpersonal, and societal influences.
- Prevention Strategies for Burnout: Implement proactive measures to mitigate burnout risk, emphasizing the cultivation of resilience, self-care practices, and supportive work environments.
- Navigating Burnout: Address the practical realities and psychological challenges encountered when experiencing burnout, offering guidance on coping mechanisms and seeking professional support.
- Ethical Considerations in Burnout Management: Engage in the ethical discourse surrounding the responsibilities of healthcare professionals amidst burnout, emphasizing patient safety, professional integrity, and self-disclosure protocols.
CHRISTINA PIETERSE
IO PSYCHOLOGIST
STRESS & BURNOUT SPECIALIST
PS0116009