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Domestic Violence Update

Tracking # 20-683899

$25.00

4.3 (1,692 ratings)
Educator AKH INC., ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN HEALTHCARE
CE Broker Reporting Reported automatically
Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

After the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  1. Define domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, and elder and dependent adult abuse, mistreatment and neglect;
  2. Describe the characteristics of abuse, mistreatment, and neglect;
  3. Identify the primary components of the power and control wheel;
  4. Explain the three phases of abuse;
  5. Differentiate the defining characteristics for physical, sexual, psychological and environmental abuse;
  6. Describe screening procedures for determining whether a patient has any history of being a victim or a perpetrator of domestic violence;
  7. Describe the major health implications of domestic violence, child abuse, elder and dependent adult abuse, mistreatment, and neglect;
  8. Identify where to locate community, regional and national resources available for those affected by abuse;
  9. Describe how to report and implement strategies that support suspected victims of domestic violence, elder and dependent adult abuse, mistreatment or neglect in the state in which the health care professional practices.


Course overview

This course defines domestic violence as family violence, and further differentiates the categories of intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, and elder & dependent adult abuse, mistreatment and neglect. The dynamics of domestic violence are presented using Pence and Paymer's power and control wheel as a guiding explanatory model.1 Common forms of domestic violence are described and categorized and their effects within the family are reviewed. The core content within this course addresses concerns that are common to all forms of domestic violence. Health care professionals' responsibilities and mandates regarding recognition, intervention, reporting, documentation and prevention of domestic violence are all addressed. This course meets criteria for continuing education in Florida and provides a general background of information that is applicable to health care professionals residing in any portion of the United States.

Subject areas

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

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

2h Continuing Medical Education

Specialty Medical Practitioner

2h Continuing Medical Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

2h General

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

2h General

Clinical Laboratory Technician

2h General

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

2h General

Public Health Director

2h General

Public Health Supervisor

2h General

Public Health Technician

2h General

Public Health Technologist

2h General

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

2h Domestic Violence

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Domestic Violence

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Domestic Violence

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

2h Domestic Violence

Florida Board of Medicine

Anesthesiologist Assistant

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited License

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Domestic Violence

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Domestic Violence

Registered Nurse

2h Domestic Violence

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

2h Domestic Violence

Florida Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h Domestic Violence (AMA Category I)

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2h General

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

2h Category I CME

Michigan Board of Medicine

Medical Doctor

2h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

Osteopathic Physician

2h Category 1 Hours

Osteopathic Physician Compact License

2h Category 1 Hours

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Medical Doctor

2h AMA Category I

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

2h Category 1 Hours

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

New Mexico Medical Board

Doctor of Osteopathy

2h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Medical Doctor

2h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors

Medical Doctor

2h Category I CME

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

2h General Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

2h AMA Category I

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

2h AMA Category I CME

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

2h Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility (Category 1 or 1A)

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Physician

2h Category I CME

Disclosure statements

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  1. Define domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, and elder and dependent adult abuse, mistreatment and neglect;
  2. Describe the characteristics of abuse, mistreatment, and neglect;
  3. Identify the primary components of the power and control wheel;
  4. Explain the three phases of abuse;
  5. Differentiate the defining characteristics for physical, sexual, psychological and environmental abuse;
  6. Describe screening procedures for determining whether a patient has any history of being a victim or a perpetrator of domestic violence;
  7. Describe the major health implications of domestic violence, child abuse, elder and dependent adult abuse, mistreatment, and neglect;
  8. Identify where to locate community, regional and national resources available for those affected by abuse;
  9. Describe how to report and implement strategies that support suspected victims of domestic violence, elder and dependent adult abuse, mistreatment or neglect in the state in which the health care professional practices.

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