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Continuing Education Program: Mental Health CE: Home Study Course: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)
National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)
The mission of the National Association for Continuing Education (NACE) is to offer continuing education opportunities to provide learners in the fields of medicine, behavioral health, education, and related disciplines, with the most up-to-date, science-based information that will enable them to maintain or increase their knowledge, skills, and professional performance to ultimately benefit the public’s health.
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Approximately half
of all men and women will be exposed to a traumatic event such as
assault, military combat, a vehicular accident, domestic violence, or a
natural disaster. Who is at risk for developing PTSD? What is the
likelihood of recovery? What is the difference between PTSD and the new
diagnosis, Acute Stress Disorder? How do you differentiate PTSD from
other disorders with similar symptoms? Ideal for the busy clinician in
an easy-to-read format.
Course Directors/Instructors: Matthew J. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D.
Cost: Book and Online Test $79 Online Test Only $64 Number of Credits: 4 hours CE Buy Now
Detailed Description:
Approximately half
of all men and women will be exposed to a traumatic event such as
assault, military combat, a vehicular accident, domestic violence, or a
natural disaster. Who is at risk for developing PTSD? What is the
likelihood of recovery? What is the difference between PTSD and the new
diagnosis, Acute Stress Disorder? How do you differentiate PTSD from
other disorders with similar symptoms? Ideal for the busy clinician in
an easy-to-read format.
Learning Objectives:
Identify characteristics of PTSD
Identify appropriate assessment procedures for PTSD
Identify risk factors for those with PTSD in educational, social, and vocational settings
Identify appropriate, effective treatments for PTSD