PTSD: A Practical Overview for Nursing Assistants

Course overview

This course provides an overall picture of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder for anyone working with someone with a history of trauma, which is often seen in health care settings. Terminology and related concepts are discussed using real-world scenarios and case studies. Nursing professionals should be familiar with symptoms as well as their potential impact on a victim’s life. This course provides practical guidelines for identifying symptoms as well as the initial steps for methods of responding in a helpful way.