PHSA - PC - PHS - Succeeding in Shiftwork

Paramedics, nurses and other health professionals are required to work around the clock. This course will introduce learners to strategies that help manage fatigue as a result of shift work.

After completing this course learners will be able to:

• Identify types of shift work
• Describe how sleep/wake cycles are affected by shift work
• Identify the effects of shift work and fatigue
• Discover personal techniques to minimize the effects of shift work and fatigue