Navigating Toxic Work Environments - EDC-X785AA
Course Description
Credit Validation for Healing Waters Global Learning Institute Participants Only
Navigating Toxic Work Environments is a practical professional learning course designed to help participants recognize unhealthy workplace dynamics, understand the impact of chronic workplace stress, and develop strategies for protecting their professional well-being. Participants explore stress injuries, burnout, moral injury, chronic vigilance, documentation practices, professional reputation, boundaries, and strategies for remaining grounded while navigating challenging work environments.Learner Outcomes
- Recognize characteristics and patterns associated with toxic workplace environments
- Distinguish workplace stress injuries from perceptions of personal weakness
- Understand burnout, moral injury, and chronic vigilance
- Examine why individual resilience alone may not resolve systemic workplace problems
- Identify what workplace experiences should and should not be documented
- Develop appropriate professional documentation practices
- Protect professional reputation, boundaries, and personal energy
- Apply practical strategies for maintaining well-being and professionalism while navigating a difficult workplace
Course Details
Number of Units: 1 graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours.
Who Should Attend: Educators, school leaders, administrators, support staff, helping professionals, organizational leaders, and other professionals who want practical strategies for recognizing and responding to unhealthy or high-stress workplace environments.
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
2. Complete all course work with Healing Waters
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks
For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.