Full course description
1 Hour
Self-Paced
Earn CE
Course Overview
Burnout and professional fatigue are widespread in healthcare and caregiving professions—but they’re not inevitable. In this non-credit course, you’ll explore the science of compassion fatigue and examine how integrative care principles can restore energy, meaning and resilience in your work.
Blending insights from the natural and social sciences, this course offers a fresh approach to understanding burnout. Through real-world examples and evidence-based practices, you’ll learn how to apply integrative strategies—such as mindfulness, connection and intentional reflection—to sustain well-being and reduce professional exhaustion.
Who Should Enroll
This non-credit course is ideal for nurses, therapists, social workers, counselors, psychologists, primary care providers, case managers, wellness coaches and other health professionals seeking strategies to sustain purpose and prevent burnout in clinical or caregiving environments.
Course Instructor
Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD
Professor and Program Director, Integrative Health and Wellness, School of Medicine
Creighton University
As a respected educator and practitioner, Dr. Lenz combines academic rigor with practical expertise in holistic, patient-centered care. He is committed to guiding learners through actionable insights that can be applied immediately to improve patient outcomes and foster a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Recall examples of connections in both natural and social sciences
- Summarize scientific research relating compassion to burnout
- Explain the characteristics of integrative care and how they can mitigate professional fatigue
Course Outcomes
You’ll leave this course with actionable strategies to recognize early signs of burnout, protect your own well-being without sacrificing patient care and cultivate professional resilience. Whether you’re overwhelmed, emotionally drained or simply seeking to re-center, this course helps you renew your energy and reconnect with your purpose.
This non-credit course is part of the Applications of Integrative Care Badge and can be applied toward the Integrative Care Certificate Program.
Continuing Education Credit
Category 1
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.
AAPA
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse CE
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). Mitigating Professional Fatigue is accredited for 1.0 hour(s) for completion of all CE Sessions from May 1, 2025-April 20, 2026. Mitigating Professional Fatigue is a knowledge-based activity.
Dental
Creighton University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit by hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.The Creighton University School of Dentistry designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
FAQ
What are the benefits of completing this course?
You'll discover a fresh perspective on burnout—what causes it, how it affects your well-being and most importantly, how to address it. Led by expert Creighton faculty, this non-credit course is packed with actionable insights and real-world case studies you can apply immediately in your clinical or caregiving role.
Does this course count toward the Applications of Integrative Care Badge or Integrative Care Certificate?
Yes. This non-credit course is part of the Integrative Care Certificate program. You can complete individual courses, a badge or the full certificate. Completing both badges will grant you the full certificate. There are eight one-hour courses in each badge.
How long does it take to complete?
This non-credit course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience. Most people complete this course in one hour, but you can take as much time as needed to fit your schedule.
How is the course structured?
This non-credit course is taught online and asynchronously. This flexible structure allows you to complete lessons at your own pace, making it ideal for busy individuals.
Can I earn Continuing Education Credits?
Yes. This non-credit course is accredited for 1.0 CE/CME credit hour across multiple disciplines. Check with your state’s credentialing body to determine if this course is eligible for continuing education credits for your profession.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for non-credit lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.