POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Course overview

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), once considered an anxiety disorder specific to wartime trauma, is now commonly used to describe the psychological outcomes of a variety of traumatic events, including miscarriage, life-threatening accidents (e.g., plane crash), sexual abuse and other criminal activity, and natural disasters (e.g., earthquake, tsunami). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of PTSD, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. 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.