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Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
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Basic Initial Screening Techniques
Mental Health and Risk for Violent Behavior
Important Guiding Studies
Psychopathy and Homicide Typology
Structured Assessment Measures
Promoting Firearm Safety with Patients
Web-based Resources
References
Post-Test: Evaluating Homicide Risk and Promoting Firearm Safety with Patients
Program Evaluation
Learn more about screening measures to evaluate patients with violent ideation and how to discuss firearm safety with patients.
by Anne Dohrenwend, PhD, ABPP
2 CE Credit Hours
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The United States has the unfortunate distinction of ranking first in homicide among high-income nations. According to the CDC, homicide is the second leading cause of death (tied with suicide) between the ages of 1-24 and the third to fifth leading cause of death between the ages of 25-44. This online CE course for mental health professionals reviews screening measures helpful when evaluating patients with violent ideation. The course will address how to differentiate between benign violent fantasy and potentially dangerous obsessions and delusions. Advice for identifying patients at risk for intimate partner homicide and spree homicide are provided. Moreover, as guns are the weapon of choice for homicide, the course will illustrate how mental health providers can play an important role by discussing firearm safety with patients and by advocating for removal of guns from the home of at-risk patients.
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CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Anne Dohrenwend, PhD, ABPP
Cost:$19
Course Number:20-892401
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After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
Recognize the association between mental health and increased risk of violent behavior (e.g., homicide, intimate partner violence) and make 2 important distinctions, namely differentiating between “normal” violent fantasy and dangerous thoughts and behaviors, and between psychopathy and homicide typology.
Design a targeted and tailored assessment for violence potential and homicide risk guided by an empirically-based predictive model and the presentation of at least 5 violence-specific standardized measures and other resources.
Identify at least 2 ways to promote firearm safety with patients directly, including clinically advocating for the removal of a firearm from a home when appropriate and as well recognizing sources for relevant legislation/policy.
Evaluate patients' risk for violent behavior through the integration of structured assessment tools and evidence-based strategies to formulate appropriate intervention plans aimed at reducing potential harm.
PDF Course Download Link
Description
Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Relevance
Basic Initial Screening Techniques
Mental Health and Risk for Violent Behavior
Important Guiding Studies
Psychopathy and Homicide Typology
Structured Assessment Measures
Promoting Firearm Safety with Patients
Web-based Resources
References
Post-Test: Evaluating Homicide Risk and Promoting Firearm Safety with Patients
Program Evaluation
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HealthForum Online is approved by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
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HealthForum Online is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing as a provider with courses approved by another state board of nursing, provider approval #50-29605.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.
CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Anne Dohrenwend, PhD, ABPP
Cost:$19
Course Number:20-892401
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