DSW Burnout and Approaches to Self-Care

This module helps you understand burnout, including how to spot the signs, prevent it by setting boundaries, communicating effectively, and practicing self-care, and how to deal with it if it happens.

Learning Objectives

Define and recognize the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with occupational burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma.
Recognize and assess protective factors that can reduce burnout and workplace stress.
Develop a self-care plan based on your unique workplace situation, need, and skillset.
Apply, evaluate, and modify the self-care plan as needed.

CMS Competencies

Education, Training and Self-Developmentksdsw@tthree.org2025-04-15T22:34:12-05:00

Education, Training and Self-Development

The DSW obtains and maintains necessary certifications, and seeks opportunities to improve their skills and work practices through further education and training.

Completes training and continues to develop skills and seek certification.
Seeks feedback from many sources and uses to improve work performance and skills.
Learns and stays current with technology used for documentation, communication and other work activities.

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Professionalism and Ethics

The DSW works in a professional and ethical manner, maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and family rights.

Follows relevant laws, regulations and is guided by ethical standards when doing work tasks.
Supports individual in a collaborative manner and maintains professional boundaries.
Shows professionalism by being on time, dressing appropriately for the job, and being responsible in all work tasks.
Seeks to reduce personal stress and increase wellness.
Respects the individual and his or her families right to privacy, respect, and dignity.
Maintains confidentiality in all spoken and written communication, and follows in the rules in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Take Training

Test Out Course ID: 1127719

DSW Burnout and Approaches to Self-Care – Test Out Version

Test-Out Version

To test out of this module:

You must pass a competency exam by 90% or more.
You only get one attempt to pass the competency exam.
You must answer all questions.
If you pass the competency exam, you will earn the certificate for this module without having to complete the training.
If you do not pass the competency exam, you will have to complete the full training module to earn the certificate for this module.
There is no penalty for attempting the test-out exam and not passing.

Test-Out Training

Preview Course ID: 1128631