Domestic Violence Florida- 2CH

Course overview

Target audience: This course is intended to share information with all Florida nurses, so they know Florida laws related to domestic violence. This course is also presented so that nurses will better understand the concept of domestic violence and will know how to better care for patients who are at risk of, or who have been targets of, domestic violence. Course overview: This course provides information about Florida domestic violence laws. It also discusses the prevalence of domestic violence in Florida and the U.S., as well as the impact that domestic violence has on patients and society. Different forms of domestic violence and the sequela on selected populations’ healthcare will be discussed. Also, national laws will be reviewed to enhance the reader’s knowledge on the resources available and the legal issues encountered by domestic violence victims. Learning objectives : • Review Florida’s definition of domestic violence. • Explain PTSD as a sequela of domestic violence. • Analyze the effects of domestic violence on specific populations. • Discuss domestic violence mandatory licensure requirements for the state of Florida. • Identify laws that impact domestic violence.