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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (351)
Course Summary—Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (351)
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An overview of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its implications for veterans, their families, and the community. Includes symptoms and diagnostic criteria, populations at risk for PTSD, treatment modalities, and resources for veterans, families, and healthcare providers. It also fulfills the PTSD requirement for healthcare providers in West Virginia and Connecticut.
Criteria for Successful Completion
Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.
Instructional Level
Introductory
Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support Disclosure
The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.
ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.
Target Audience
Nurses, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants*.
*If you are an OT or OTA, you may need the following information for relicensure:
ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.2 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Learning Objectives
When you finish this course you will be able to*:
- Define PTSD.
- Relate the 4 categories of symptoms used in the clinical presentation of PTSD.
- Describe 4 populations that are at increased risk for experiencing PTSD.
- Explain 3 common psychotherapeutic treatments for PTSD.
*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.
Sarah Reith, BA, MA
ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.2 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Available Credit
- 2.00 Contact hours