INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Course overview

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as engaging in a pattern of intentional physical, sexual, verbal, and/or mental and emotional abuse by someone who is, was, or desires to be in an intimate or dating relationship with the person he/she is abusing. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of IPV, including facts about IPV and the care of victims of IPV in the ED. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.