Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, & Burnout for
First Responders and Medical Professionals
Course Schedule (specific time spacing subject to vary)

30 minutes: Discussion of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, & burnout

• Similarities and differences
• Occupational hazard
• Risk factors
• Signs and symptoms in self and others
• ProQol
• Betrayal trauma and moral injury
• Unique professional experiences
  

20 minutes: Discussion of psychological and physiological impacts of traumatic stress

• Risk of chronic health conditions
• Cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological responses (both positive and negative) during or after a traumatic event
• How the nervous system responds and is impacted by trauma
• Neuroplasticity- trauma changes the brain and that doesn’t have to be permanent. Ex. Post Traumatic Stress Injury (instead of Disorder)     
  

30 minutes: Learning strategies used to build resilience and treat effects of work-related trauma & stress

• Individual, managerial, and organizational levels
• Development of an action plan
• Strategies to use in the moment, after, and an ongoing basis.
• Tools for self-monitoring or screening
• Tips for giving and seeking support
• When and how to seek professional help
  

10 minutes: Wrap-up & final questions

CE evaluation & sign out: 10 minutes (not counted in CE hours)