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Description
Course Sections/Outline
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Major Types of Traumatic Events
Common Psychological Consequences of Trauma Exposure
The Physical Health Consequences of Severe Trauma
Relevant Risk Factors: Posttraumatic Stress or Posttraumatic Growth?
Screening for Trauma Exposure and PTSD
PTSD Assessment: The Process
PTSD Assessment: Commonly Used Measures
PTSD Assessment within a Forensic Context
Clinician Self-Care
References
Post-Test: Screening and Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD: Clinical Applications for Civilians and Veterans
Program Evaluation
Learn more about DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD and ways to identify the most common co-occurring psychological, behavioral, and physical health problems associated with PTSD.
by Lesia Ruglass, PhD
2 CE Credit Hours
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Trauma exposure is ubiquitous. Epidemiological studies estimate that approximately 60-90% of individuals living in the United States have been exposed to one or more traumatic events in their lifetime. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common, often debilitating, psychological reaction after trauma exposure. Seven to twelve percent of individuals exposed to trauma will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime. Yet, many health providers fail to assess for trauma exposure or PTSD during their routine clinical practice, which may lead to inaccurate diagnoses and inadequate treatment for those in need. PTSD is associated with a host of negative psychological, behavioral, and physical outcomes. Thus the routine assessment and diagnosis of PTSD could help improve treatment outcomes for individuals with this condition. This online CE course provides a review of the definition of trauma, the major types of traumas, prevalence rates of trauma exposure, common reactions to trauma including PTSD, and risk and protective factors for the development of PTSD after trauma exposure. The history of the PTSD diagnosis is reviewed including the recent changes to the PTSD diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), 5th Edition. Additionally, this course reviews the current DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD, identifies the most common co-occurring psychological, behavioral, and physical health problems associated with PTSD; reviews methods for screening and assessment of trauma and PTSD; and examines common clinical and diagnostic challenges associated with the assessment and diagnosis of PTSD.
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CE Credit Hour: 2 Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Lesia Ruglass, PhD
Cost:$19
Course Number:20-1276784
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After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
PDF Course Download Link
Description
Course Sections/Outline
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Major Types of Traumatic Events
Common Psychological Consequences of Trauma Exposure
The Physical Health Consequences of Severe Trauma
Relevant Risk Factors: Posttraumatic Stress or Posttraumatic Growth?
Screening for Trauma Exposure and PTSD
PTSD Assessment: The Process
PTSD Assessment: Commonly Used Measures
PTSD Assessment within a Forensic Context
Clinician Self-Care
References
Post-Test: Screening and Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD: Clinical Applications for Civilians and Veterans
Program Evaluation
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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 Credit Hours
Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistants
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Lesia Ruglass, PhD
Cost:$19
Course Number:20-1276784
Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours
