DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to familiarize healthcare professionals with the effects of stress on the brain and body and to provide tools for the prevention of caregiver burnout.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the general concept of stress.
- Describe three effects of chronic stress on the brain.
- Outline three effects of chronic stress on the body systems.
- Explain three potential strategies that may be used for self-care & with individuals in order to decrease the negative effects of chronic stress.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category C
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course Details
To receive 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by January 1, 2027.
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Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, Body, Brain, Caregiver Burnout, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, CERPS, Chronic Stress, Clinical Neurological, Critical Care Registered Nurse, NASW, Nurses, Nutrition Wellness, Older Adult Care, Long Term Care, RN, Social Worker