PTSD: A Practical Overview for Home Health Care

Course overview

This course is designed to present an overall picture of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder for anyone working with someone with a history of trauma, including home health care settings. Terminology and related concepts are discussed using real-world scenarios and case studies. The categories of symptoms are described as well as their potential impact on a victim’s life. This course provides practical guidelines for identifying symptoms and initial steps for methods of responding in a helpful way.