Compassion Training for Health - Monash Universi

Tuition Fee

AUD 290

Per course

Start Date

Medium of studying

Fully Online

Duration

4 weeks

Details

Program Details

Degree

Courses

Major

Health Education | Healthcare Administration | Nursing

Area of study

Health

Education type

Fully Online

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

AUD 290

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2025-08-18	-
2025-03-03	-
2025-06-02	-
2025-08-18	-
2025-11-03	-

About Program

Program Overview

Overview of Compassion Training for Healthcare Workers

Compassion Training for Healthcare Workers is a short course designed to increase wellbeing and protect against empathic distress and burnout. The course is ideal for healthcare professionals and students, as well as anyone working in community and social services roles.

Course Details

Duration: 4 weeks
Location: Online
Fees: A$290 per person, with discounts available for alumni, students, and Monash staff
Group bulk discounts: 10% discount for 1-20 participants, 20% discount for 21-50 participants, 30% discount for 51-100 participants, and 35% discount for 100+ participants

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will:

Increase understanding of compassion, how to support it, and the science that underpins it
Recognize how to transform empathy into compassion to avoid accidentally going into empathic distress
Develop strategies for managing when compassion is challenging
Recognize and enhance the five moments of compassion
Strengthen the perception of common humanity to help cultivate compassion for anyone
Develop routines to sustain compassion in day-to-day work for increased wellbeing, improved patient care, and greater job satisfaction

Program Structure

The course is structured into four weeks, with the following topics:

Week 1: Introducing compassion
Week 2: Barriers to compassion
Week 3: Common humanity
Week 4: Sustaining compassion

Testimonials

The course has received positive feedback from participants, with one nurse stating that it is a "must-have for all healthcare professionals dealing with patients." A doctor also commented that the course is "really important" and that they still use concepts learned in the course every day in their medical practice.

Key Faculty and Presenters

The course is led by Dr. Debbie Ling, a compassion and common humanity researcher and educator at Monash University. Other key faculty and presenters include Professor Craig Hassed and Dr. Richard Chambers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the course involve? The course includes videos, articles, practical exercises, resources, online discussion forum, weekly feedback videos, and a live Q&A event with the course facilitators.
Is there any compulsory assessment in this course? No, there is no compulsory assessment in this course.
Is there an opportunity to interact with the course facilitators? Yes, a course facilitator moderates the discussion forums and uploads weekly feedback videos, and there is also a live Q&A event with the course facilitators.
How much time does the course take each week? The course contains 1 hour of core content per week, with an additional 2 hours of optional content per week.
I don't have 3 hours per week available, can I still do the course and benefit? Yes, the key learnings are summarized in brief downloadable PDFs, the videos have downloadable transcripts, and a summary of all the resources linked to in the course is provided so that you can reflect on key learnings, strategies, and practice applying them in your own time.

Additional Information

The course is provided by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. It is an approved CPD activity for Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) physicians. The course is available at various times throughout the year, and organizations can also arrange for a dedicated run of the course for their staff.

Registration and Fees

To register for the course, please visit the Monash University website. The course fee is A$290 per person, with discounts available for alumni, students, and Monash staff. Group bulk discounts are also available for organizations.

Conclusion

Compassion Training for Healthcare Workers is a valuable course for healthcare professionals and students, as well as anyone working in community and social services roles. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of compassion, its benefits, and how to cultivate it in day-to-day work. With its flexible online format and affordable fees, the course is an excellent opportunity for individuals and organizations to invest in the wellbeing and resilience of their staff.

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