Personal Safety and Self-Care
A CHW wellness and safety course designed to help participants protect themselves in the field, prevent burnout, and build sustainable self-care practices.
Course Overview
The Personal Safety and Self-Care for Community Health Workers Course is designed to equip CHWs with the knowledge and strategies necessary to prioritize their safety and well-being while serving their communities. This course is ideal for CHWs and professionals in related fields who work in diverse, often challenging environments, where personal safety and self-care are essential to maintaining effectiveness and resilience.
Throughout this course, participants will explore the fundamentals of personal safety, including situational awareness, risk assessment, and strategies for de-escalating potentially unsafe situations. The course also emphasizes the importance of self-care, providing practical tools and techniques to manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain physical and mental health. Participants will learn how to create a self-care plan tailored to their unique needs and work environments, ensuring they can continue to provide high-quality care to their communities.
Course Details
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
CEUs: 1.5
Delivery Method: Live Virtual Training
Registration Fee: $40 USD
What You’ll Learn
- Understand personal safety strategies such as situational awareness, risk assessment, and de-escalation.
- Recognize the role of self-care in resilience and effective community health practice.
- Develop practical techniques to manage stress, prevent burnout, and support overall well-being.
- Create a personalized self-care plan tailored to individual needs and work environments.
- Promote a culture of safety and well-being within teams and organizations.
Continuing Education Information
By completing this course, participants will earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), demonstrating their commitment to personal safety and self-care as essential parts of professional community health practice.
Why This Course Matters
Professionals serve others more effectively when they are equipped to protect themselves and manage stress. This course helps participants strengthen both field safety and long-term sustainability in demanding community-based roles.
Ready to Schedule?
Reserve your spot for Personal Safety and Self-Care through ReInVentU’s scheduling page.