BEHV002 - Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a dramatic life-altering condition that causes intense feelings of horror, fear, and hopelessness. The purpose of this course is to assist health care workers in identifying symptoms of PTSD and understanding its impact. Topics will also include treatment options as well as in-the-moment techniques to help patients cope with trauma or PTSD symptoms.
Description:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a dramatic life-altering condition that causes intense feelings of horror, fear, and hopelessness. The purpose of this course is to assist health care workers in identifying symptoms of PTSD and understanding its impact. Topics will also include treatment options as well as in-the-moment techniques to help patients cope with trauma or PTSD symptoms.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Define trauma.
2. Identify symptoms of PTSD.
3. Discuss the causes of PTSD.
4. Recognize the treatment options for patients with PTSD.
5. Describe in-the-moment grounding techniques health care workers can utilize with patients with PTSD.
Language | English |
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