Saving Your Body, Saving Your Career: 5 Keys to Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals
Course Overview
This course outlines basic self-care practices for healthcare professionals with the goal of creating a sustainable career in professions with a high rate of practitioner burnout. It is designed for both new practitioners who are just beginning their career and seasoned professionals who would benefit from a refresher course on these practices.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize the physical demands of being a healthcare professional and the importance of self-care for career longevity.
- Identify techniques and body mechanics for optimal safety and occupational performance.
- Define a sustainable work schedule and healthy boundaries to avoid burnout.
- Recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise.
About the Author/Presenter
April Pilz, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist in Pennsylvania who specializes in chronic pain management. She has been practicing massage therapy since 2001 and has been in private practice since 2008. April worked as a massage therapist in a variety of settings before becoming a small business owner and solo practitioner.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Counselor, Dental, Pharmacy, Physician, Psychology, Social Work
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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