Management of Post-Traumatic and Secondary Traumatic Stress in Healthcare Professionals

Course overview

About the Course Job burnout, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and secondary traumatic stress (STS) are consequences of extreme job demands in the healthcare profession. Such demands may include frequent and intense contact with traumatized clients and chronic exposure to traumatic content at work. PTSD has long-term physical and psychological complications that can affect health and lifelong functioning. This course will differentiate between types of trauma, explain how the body responds to trauma, and explore various treatment options. Learning Outcomes Identify symptoms of burnout in the workplace that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and secondary traumatic stress disorder (STS). Recognize differences between PTSD and STS. Identify common PTSD and STS symptoms. Recognize the etiology of STS in the healthcare seeing. Identify treatment strategies for PTSD and STS for healthcare professionals that can improve work performance and physical/ mental health of the worker.