Burnout Prevention, Management, and Resources

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to help participants recognize the characteristics and symptoms of burnout in themselves and in others. By bringing awareness to the signs of burnout, participants will be better able to identify its causes in order to cope effectively and make necessary changes to prevent and overcome burnout. We discuss the distinction between experiencing stress and burnout, highlighting the severe impact burnout can have both professionally and personally. The course reviews burnout data from the medical field calling attention to burnout contributors and measures that can be taken to increase well-being and job satisfaction. This course encourages participants to assess their own levels of burnout to gain insight into what the contributing factors may be and what actions they can take to overcome burnout. The course also discusses methods in how to prevent burnout through seeking support and self-care practices. Through understanding the characteristics, causes, impact, prevention tactics and resources related to burnout, the goal of the course is to recognize early signs of burnout in order to prevent burnout altogether. Upon completion of this course, participants are able to: 1) Recognize the characteristics of burnout. 2) Identify the causes of burnout and coping resources. 3) Understand the impact of burnout both professionally and personally. 4) Assess their individual level of burnout and skills to manage it. 5) Learn how to prevent and overcome burnout.