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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Symptoms and Treatment in Veterans

Master PTSD understanding with a 2-hour CEU course covering assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and intervention for healthcare providers.

Individual course 2.00 CE credits 120 min

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will have increased your understanding of posttraumatic stress disorder and your ability to intervene appropriately in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disorder, especially with patients who are military veterans. Specific learning objectives include:

  •  Define posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  •  Summarize the epidemiology and etiology of PTSD.
  •  Identify risk factors for developing PTSD.
  •  Identify the symptoms and diagnostic criteria.
  •  Discuss the impact that caring for a person with PTSD has on family and caregivers.
  •  Discuss appropriate assessment and diagnosis of patients with suspected PTSD.
  •  Describe current interventions and outcome goals for patients.

Course description

REQUIRED IN CT. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Training. 2-contact-hour course on understanding the impact of PTSD and trauma. Learn how to be prepared and intervene appropriately. Covers assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disorder. CEU applicable for nursing and other healthcare providers. Meets Connecticut DPH PTSD requirement for RNs and LPNs.

Regulations and board approvals

Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.