Educator Resources-Resident Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential Curriculum Outline

Resident Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential Curriculum Outline

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The "Resident Wellness Ambassador Micro-credential" is a specialized program tailored for nurse anesthesia residents, focused on promoting holistic well-being within personal and professional communities. Developed by CRNA experts, the course equips participants with knowledge and skills in key wellness areas, aiming to empower residents to advocate effectively for wellness in healthcare settings.<br /><br />**Objectives and Key Learning Outcomes:**<br /><br />1. **Substance Use Disorders**: Understand complex issues and implement intervention strategies.<br />2. **Suicide Awareness and Prevention**: Recognize signs and apply techniques for intervention.<br />3. **Second Victim Phenomenon**: Support colleagues emotionally impacted by adverse events.<br />4. **Emotional Intelligence**: Enhance communication and foster supportive environments.<br />5. **Stigma Reduction**: Develop strategies to combat mental health and substance use stigma.<br />6. **Critical Communication Skills**: Improve listening-focused skills for sensitive discussions.<br />7. **Pillars of Health and Wellness**: Integrate principles of holistic wellness—physical, emotional, social, spiritual—into daily practice.<br /><br />**Modules and Content Structure:**<br /><br />- **Managing Impaired Providers**: Focus on handling mental health and substance use situations with tools and early intervention strategies.<br />- **Well-being Resources**: Identify and disseminate local, state, and national resources.<br />- **Pillars of Health and Wellness**: Explore essential components of wellness and balance.<br />- **Stigma and Shame**: Recognize impacts and foster an open, supportive environment.<br />- **Second Victim Syndrome and Suicidality**: Learn support mechanisms and suicide prevention strategies.<br />- **Emotional Intelligence**: Develop emotional regulation and understanding skills.<br /><br />**Program Details:**<br /><br />- **Delivery**: Online, self-paced with approximately 7.5 hours of content, through the AANA Education Edge platform.<br />- **Activities**: Interactive learning, case studies, and practical applications enhance immersion.<br />- **Upon Completion**: Participants join the AANA’s Wellness Ambassador Network to champion wellness initiatives.<br /><br />This micro-credential prepares residents to be leaders in promoting comprehensive wellness strategies within the healthcare sector.

Keywords

Resident Wellness Ambassador

nurse anesthesia

holistic well-being

CRNA experts

substance use disorders

suicide prevention

second victim phenomenon

emotional intelligence

stigma reduction

healthcare wellness