Emotional PPE 101

 

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Equip yourself to care for healthcare workers with confidence and cultural competence.

Why Take This Course

Healthcare workers face unique occupational stressors, repeated traumas, and a culture that discourages help-seeking, leading to high rates of untreated stress and mental health conditions.

Emotional PPE 101 equips mental health professionals to:

  • Understand the mental health crisis among healthcare workers

     

  • Identify and address healthcare worker-specific stressors and barriers

     

  • Deliver culturally competent, effective support

     

  • Promote better outcomes for healthcare workers, patients, and the healthcare system

How to Access the Course

  • To get your access code, either 1) register to provide pro bono (here) care via our directory or 2) donate $50 (here) and comment “ePPE 101”
  • We will respond within 2 business days to set up your Moodle account
  • Start learning at your own pace and earn your certificate!

Specialized Training for Mental Health Professionals Supporting Healthcare Workers

Supported by FIGS®, ePPE 101 is a self-paced, ~3-hour online certificate course featuring four expert-led modules and real-world “Voices From The Field” vignettes from healthcare workers and mental health professionals.

Why THIS TRAINING?

Course Overview

Module 1

Why Is Healthcare Worker Mental Health So Important?

Presenter: Daniel Saddawi-Konefka, MD, MBA | Duration: 33 min
Explore the current crisis, help-seeking barriers, and impacts on patient care and workforce health.

Module 2

Understanding the Culture of the Healthcare Worker Environment

Presenter: Jina Sinskey, MD | Duration: 35 min
Examine systemic factors, hierarchical dynamics, and environmental stressors unique to healthcare settings.

Module 3

Understanding How Being a Healthcare Worker Impacts Mental Health

Presenter: Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH | Duration: 66 min
Understand occupational risk factors, common mental health conditions, and the intersection of professional identity and personal wellbeing.

Module 4

Clinical Work With Healthcare Workers

Presenter: Kimberly Johnson, PhD, LMHCD | Duration: 55 min
Develop practical clinical strategies, address treatment barriers, and navigate ethical considerations in working with healthcare professionals.