About this Program

Stress is an occupational hazard in the Imaging Department. After the completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to differentiate forms of stress, explain compassion fatigue, explain moral distress, identify burnout and define resilience. Attendees will also be able to apply strategies to reduce the impact of stress in the radiology department.  

Agenda:

  • Learn About Stress
    • Definition
    • Responses from stress
  • Occupational Hazard 
    • Definition
  • Harmful Effects From Stress
  • Factors That Contribute to Stress in Healthcare
  • What Does Stress Feel Like?
    • Fight or flight response
    • Mental issues (anxiety/frustrations/depression)
    • Physical issues (headache, muscle pain, etc.)
  • Challenges That Increase Stress
    • Work hours
    • Seeing patient suffering
  • Burn Out
  • Compassion Fatigue
    • Definition
    • Emotional toll
  • Moral Distress
    • Compromises patient well being 
    • Mental and physical health
    • Causes (internal struggles because of health care processes and lack of control over disparities)
  • Strategies to Reduce Stress
    • Reframe (adjust mindset-remain positive)
    • Exert self-control over responses
    • Seek small actionable steps
    • Address emotional exhaustion
    • Exercise, yoga, deep breathing, etc.
    • Massage therapy
    • Listen to calming music
    • Nutrition
    • Allow staff to have flexible work hours
    • Mental health hotline, HR, physicians

How it Works:

  • The On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75% or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
  • This video expires 1 year after purchase date.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant should be able to:

  • Recognize stress as an occupational hazard
  • Differentiate forms of stress  
  • Explain compassion fatigue 
  • Explain moral distress  
  • Identify burnout and define resilience  
  • Apply strategies to reduce the impact of stress in the radiology

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Brenda Rinehart

Brenda Rinehart

PhD

Dr. Brenda Rinehart earned her doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational (workplace) psychology from Capella University. She holds an MBA from Southern Nazarene University, and undergraduate degrees in Human Resource Management, and Radiology. Dr. Rinehart is a consultant, professor, curriculum designer, national speaker, and author of many peer-reviewed journal articles. She spent sixteen years of her career in healthcare administration and sixteen years in front-line clinical care. She earned her Fellows through AHRA in 2012. She earned certifications in radiology administration, CT, mammography, radiography, LEAN, and specific psychological assessments. Dr. Rinehart lives with her husband in the mid-west and is a proud mom to nine children and many grandchildren.

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Category A Credit Information

ASRT Category A

This program provides 1.25 hour(s) of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.