Managing DSP Burnout

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-IDD-0-MDSPB

Direct Support Professional (DSP) burnout is a significant problem when providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this course, you will learn about factors that contribute to DSP burnout. You will also learn steps you can take to reduce the risk of burnout for the DSPs you supervise.

Course Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) burnout is a significant problem when providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this course, you will learn about factors that contribute to DSP burnout. You will also learn steps you can take to reduce the risk of burnout for the DSPs you supervise.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-MDSPB

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least 5 factors that contribute to DSP burnout.
Discuss at least 7 strategies for addressing DSP burnout.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Burnout

What is Burnout?

Signs and Symptoms of Burnout

Common Predictors of Burnout

Compassion Satisfaction

Compassion Fatigue

Secondary Traumatic Stress or Vicarious Trauma

Effects of Burnout on IDD Services

Review

Summary

Section 3: Strategies to Reduce Burnout

Strategies to Address Common Predictors of Burnout

Encouraging Self-care

Resilience

Strategies to Promote Resilience in Staff

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Diane VanHusen, QIDP

Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services. Disclosure: Diane VanHusen, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Accommodations
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Managing DSP Burnout

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

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