1-hour On-Demand: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Course Description & Information:

• Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), once called shell shock or battle field fatigue syndrome, is a serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying event in which serious physical harm occurred or was threatened. PTSD is a lasting consequence of traumatic ordeals that cause intense fear, helplessness, or horror, such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, war, or natural disaster. This course explores current treatment options for the treatment of PTSD. Intermediate level.
• Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-24-002-H01-P, IRD: 2-12-24, ERD: 2-12-27. Knowledge based activity.
• Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
• Level: Intermediate

Course Objectives:

• Define PTSD.
• Identify risk factors associated with PTSD.
• Identify the clinical signs of PTSD.
• Differentiate the screening and assessment tools used to identify PTSD.
• Recognize comorbidities associated with PTSD.
• Differentiate the pharmacological treatment options available to treat PTSD.

Learning Outcome: At least 80% of class participants will score 70% or greater on course post-test.

Course Credit: 1 Contact Hour

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Who Should Take This Course:

• Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Certificate Requirements:

• Completion of course materials.
• Completion of course post-test (70%) and course evaluation.

Faculty: Heather Brady, PhD, RD, LD

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