The purpose of this (2) hour course is to educate healthcare professionals on the identification, symptoms, and management of PTSD. Areas of focus will include: Identification of risk factors for PTSD, Assessment of PTSD symptoms, Evaluation of the care of patients diagnosed with PTSD, Development of interventions designed to assist the patient and families in their recovery.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to:

✔️ Discuss the impact of PTSD rates in the United States.

✔️ Identify PTSD risk factors, including high risk populations.

✔️ Describe DSM criteria for diagnosing PTSD.

✔️ Recognize at least two potential consequences of PTSD.

✔️ Discuss individualized interventions designed to treat PTSD.

✔️ Identify educational and support needs of the patient and family members.

✔️ Identify community resources.