Stress First Aid: Peer Support for Healthcare Workers
Learn Stress First Aid techniques to support healthcare workers' mental health and prevent stress-related issues.
Learn Stress First Aid techniques to support healthcare workers' mental health and prevent stress-related issues.
Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool is a comprehensive course designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical skills to recognize, address, and prevent stress-related issues in the workplace. This beginner-level course, offered by Duke University, introduces the Stress First Aid model, a peer support toolkit that aims to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery from occupational stress. Over three weeks, participants learn to differentiate stress levels using the stress continuum model, apply Stress First Aid principles through case studies, and implement wellness and resilience-based practices. The course emphasizes the importance of peer support in healthcare settings and provides strategies for both self-care and supporting colleagues. Upon completion, learners will have a robust understanding of stress management techniques, positive psychology applications, and the skills to create a more supportive work environment.
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What you'll learn
Differentiate stress levels using the stress continuum model
Identify four sources of orange zone stress in healthcare settings
Apply Stress First Aid principles through case studies
Implement "Grow the Green" mental wellness practices for individuals and groups
Use the OSCAR communication technique for effective peer support
Recognize signs of stress injury and appropriate intervention strategies
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This course includes:
68 Minutes PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course on Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers provides a comprehensive toolkit for recognizing and addressing stress-related issues in healthcare settings. Participants will learn about the stress continuum model, identifying different levels of stress from green (ready) to red (ill). The course covers the Stress First Aid model, which includes Continuous, Primary, and Secondary Aid strategies. Learners will explore practical techniques for peer support, self-care, and promoting mental wellness in the workplace. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will apply these concepts to real-world scenarios. The curriculum also emphasizes positive psychology approaches and resilience-building practices. By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be equipped with valuable skills to support themselves and their colleagues in managing occupational stress, ultimately contributing to a healthier work environment.
Introduction to Stress and Stress Injury
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Stress First Aid Peer Support Model
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Well-Being and Health Promotions
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Stress First Aid Application
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Associate Clinical Professor at Duke University
Dr. Sean Convoy is an Associate Clinical Professor at Duke University's School of Nursing, where he leads the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. A veteran of the United States Navy with over 20 years of service, Dr. Convoy has transitioned into academia, focusing on advanced practice psychiatric nursing, cognitive therapy, and mental illness prevention. He is recognized for his expertise in caregiver stress and has developed a peer-to-peer support training program called Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers, aimed at addressing stress and burnout in the healthcare workforce. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Convoy is an instructor on Coursera, offering an online course related to his work in stress management and mental health care. His commitment to enhancing mental health support in clinical settings is evident through his research and public speaking engagements.
Associate Dean and Professor of Medicine at Duke University
Dr. Mitchell T. Heflin is an Associate Dean and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics at Duke University. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Interprofessional Education and Care (IPEC) and is a Senior Fellow in the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. Dr. Heflin earned his MD from the University of Virginia and completed his residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in geriatrics at Duke University. His work focuses on enhancing interprofessional practice and education in geriatrics, and he co-directs the Perioperative Optimization of Surgical Health (POSH) program, which aims to improve surgical outcomes for older adults. With a commitment to innovative educational programming, Dr. Heflin is dedicated to training health professionals across various disciplines to provide high-quality care for aging populations.
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