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American Psychiatric Association

  • Burnout, Psychological
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • COVID-19
  • Depression
  • Mindfulness

Assessing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue in Forensic Settings (Enduring/Asynchronous)

Increasing attention has been paid to healthcare provider wellness in recent years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. One phenomenon that is increasingly described is compassion fatigue, a combination of burnout and prolonged exposure to traumatic events over the course of providing care. Compassion fatigue manifests as individually distressing symptoms of depression or anxiety which can be associated with decreased quality of care at the individual level and contribute to high turnover in healthcare positions, particularly those in forensic facilities. Participants will learn about the concepts behind compassion fatigue and how individual and organizational factors can contribute. They will learn about validated assessment measures estimating levels of burnout and compassion fatigue that can be self-administered or given to large groups. We will review available evidence on ways to improve wellness, satisfaction, and reduce compassion fatigue such as mindfulness.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 creditPsychologyUp to 1 creditSocial WorkUp to 0.75 credits

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • Released
    Feb 18, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Feb 19, 2029 2 years left