About this Program

This on-demand video course is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to engage with technology in a more mindful, balanced, and healthy way. You will explore your own digital consumption patterns, critically examining how much time you spend on devices, the platforms you use, and the purposes technology serves in your daily life. The course highlights common signs of problematic digital behavior, such as compulsive checking, doom-scrolling, and social media dependency, while examining the psychological, physiological, and social impacts of over-connectivity. You will gain insight into how excessive screen time affects mental health, physical well-being, attention, sleep, and relationships. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with practical strategies for digital detox using accountability tools to foster healthier technology habits and overall well-being.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Introduction
    • Definition of phone and social media addiction
    • Overview of the impact on mental health and well-being
  • Symptoms of Phone Addiction
    • Emotional and psychological symptoms
  • Factors Contributing to Phone Addiction
    • Dopamine's Role
    • Constant Availability and Social Connection
    • Behavioral Patterns and Habit Formation
  • Impact on Mental Health and Well-being (smartphone specific)
    • Mental health issues linked to excessive use
    • Long-term effects on well-being
  • Negative Impacts on Mental Health (social media specific)
    • Mental Health Concerns
    • Other Negative Impacts
  • Digital Detox
    • Recognizing signs of phone addiction
    • Strategies for managing phone use
    • Seeking professional help if necessary
    • Millennials turning away from smartphones to flip phones
  • Conclusion
    • The importance of awareness and mindfulness in phone and social media usage
    • Encouragement to seek balance between online and offline lives

How it Works:

  • The On Demand CE activity that you purchased will be located in your “My Account” section once you log into the MTMI Website.
  • You have three attempts to pass each quiz.
  • You must earn a score of 75% or higher.
  • Credit is recorded the day you submit and pass the quiz and is determined using Central time.
  • You have 30 days to complete and pass the quiz.
  • Once passed, access your MTMI “My Account” to print your “Certificate of Completion.”
  • This video expires 1 year after purchase date.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this on-demand video course, participants should be able to:

  1. Articulate an Understanding of Digital Consumption Patterns
  2. Critically assess daily technology use, including time spent on devices, types of platforms engaged with, and the purposes served by digital tools
  3. Highlight signs of problematic digital behavior, such as compulsive checking, doomscrolling, or social media dependency
  4. Articulate the psychological and physiological effects of over-connectivity
  5. Discuss the impact of excessive screen time on mental health, including stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and diminished attention span
  6. Discuss the effects on physical health, such as eye strain, posture issues, and reduced physical activity
  7. Recognize the Social Implications of Digital Overuse
  8. Identify how technology affects interpersonal communication, empathy, and the quality of relationships
  9. Articulate the methods identified for digital detox, including an accountability partner, setting time limits, and mindfulness

Program Faculty

Meet your presenter(s)

Brenda Rinehart

Brenda Rinehart

PhD

Dr. Brenda Rinehart earned her doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational (workplace) psychology from Capella University. She holds an MBA from Southern Nazarene University, and undergraduate degrees in Human Resource Management, and Radiology. Dr. Rinehart is a consultant, professor, curriculum designer, national speaker, and author of many peer-reviewed journal articles. She spent sixteen years of her career in healthcare administration and sixteen years in front-line clinical care. She earned her Fellows through AHRA in 2012. She earned certifications in radiology administration, CT, mammography, radiography, LEAN, and specific psychological assessments. Dr. Rinehart lives with her husband in the mid-west and is a proud mom to nine children and many grandchildren.

Credits

Accredited training programs

ASRT Pending Credit Information

ASRT Pending

Category A/A+ CE credit is pending approval by the ASRT. An application for 1 hours of credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT® and various licensure states has been filed.