CME Sponsor:
National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)

Location:
Online

Course Directors/Instructors:
Josef I. Ruzek, PhD & Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD

Number of Credits:
3 hours CE

Cost: $36.00

Detailed Description:  
This an Intermediate level PTSD Treatment courses for licensed Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counselors. In this course Part I of this course provides an overview of cognitive-behavioral interventions for PTSD. It describes some basic aspects of CBT, outlines cognitive-behavioral theories of PTSD, discusses key trauma-focused CBT interventions, and provides some tips for using CBT to encourage behavior change. Additional resources related to the topic are identified. Part II has two principal objectives. First it will review the psychobiology of the human response to stress in order to establish the pathophysiological rationale for utilizing different classes of medications as potential treatments for PTSD. Second it will review the current literature on evidence-based pharmacotherapy for PTSD. New medications currently being tested will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course valued at three continuing education credits, the learner will be able to:
  • List the key elements of four major cognitive-behavioral theories of PTSD
  • Identify concrete ways of increasing compliance with between-session task assignments and reducing treatment dropout
  • Describe the major neurotransmitters, pathways and their implications in the development and treatment of PTSD
  • Report the major pharmacological interventions and their likely mechanisms of action in the care of clients with PTSD/combat stress reactions
Intended Audience:
This activity is intended for psychologists, social workers and counselors.

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