PTS3398 - POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS. . . 3 CE Contact Hours

PTS3398

Title:

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER:
A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW FOR MENTAL
HEALTH CLINICIANS

Description:

The objective of this course is
to provide the mental health clinician
with a comprehensive introductory overview
of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
and its treatment.

Objectives:

When the trainee completes this course,
he/she will:

1. Comprehend the causes and symptoms
of PTSD
2. Understand the manifestations
of PTSD in children
3. Identify the most commonly utilized
treatment approaches for responding to PTSD
4. Comprehend the uses of Critical
Incident Stress Management as a preventive
approach for PTSD
5. Understand the uses and limitations
for psychotropic medication approaches to PTSD
6. Comprehend common barrier to treatment
for PTSD

This course is primarily designed for clinicians
in the earlier stages of their career,
or for more advanced clinicians reviewing
basic concepts in this area.

This course was written by Dr. Michelle Lind,
a licensed Social Worker with almost 2 decades
of experience providing clinical services
as Social Worker and Sexual Assault Specialist
to military personnel and their families.
She is currently working as a special
court appointed advocate and is
on the faculty at Axia University
of the University of Phoenix.