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Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: A Clinical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Tracking # 20-1382193

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This 2-hour course provides healthcare professionals with an overview of domestic violence and intimate partner violence, including definitions, types of abuse, risk factors, clinical indicators, screening practices, documentation, safety planning, and prevention strategies. Participants will review common forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, psychological, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as isolation, controlling behaviors, and stalking. The course also covers the cycle of violence, trauma-informed communication, patient privacy, confidentiality, mandatory reporting considerations, appropriate referrals, and community resources. Emphasis is placed on recognizing possible signs of abuse, responding safely and respectfully, documenting findings accurately, and supporting patient-centered safety planning.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

2h General

Disclosure statements

This course is provided for educational and in-service training purposes only. It is designed to support healthcare professionals in understanding domestic violence, intimate partner violence, screening, documentation, safety planning, patient support, and prevention strategies.


The information presented does not replace professional judgment, employer policies, facility procedures, mandatory reporting requirements, or applicable laws and regulations. Participants are responsible for practicing within their scope of practice and following their employer's procedures for patient safety, reporting, referrals, and emergency concerns.


Course content is based on available guidance and best practices at the time of development.