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Evidence-Based Treatments for Adults/Veterans with PTSD

Tracking # 20-768135

$29.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:


  • Discuss the Three-stage Model of Trauma Recovery and its relevance to PTSD treatment
  • Differentiate treatment options for Acute Stress Reactions, Acute Stress Disorder, and PTSD among adults
  • Identify the 4 most widely used evidence-based psychological treatment options available to treat PTSD including, Prolonged Exposure Therapy; Cognitive Processing Therapy; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); and Stress Inoculation Treatment – as well as available pharmacological and alternative/complementary treatment options
  • Clinically predict and address 2 key treatment-related issues that arise when working in this domain to overcome impediments in forming a therapeutic alliance and ensure management of one’s own trauma-related counteractivations, as well as promote self-care

Course overview

The Evidence-Based Treatments for Adults/Veterans with PTSD CE course includes 3 contact hours that discusses treatment options for various reactions to trauma including acute stress reactions, acute stress disorder, and acute and chronic PTSD and an in-depth review of the most widely used evidence-based psychosocial treatment models for veterans and other adult survivors with PTSD is presented (e.g., Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Stress Inoculation Training, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Pharmacological and alternative/complementary treatment options for PTSD will also be addressed, along with common clinical issues associated with the treatment, such as vicarious traumatization and self-care issues among treatment providers.

Subject areas

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

Alabama Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician

3h General

Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor

3h General

Licensed Associate Counselor

3h General

Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor

3h General

Licensed Professional Counselor

3h General

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

3h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

California Board of Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h General

California Board of Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

3h General

Colorado Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Delaware Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

3h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

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

Certified Master Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

3h General

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

3h General

Psychologist

3h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Professional Nurse

3h General

Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists

Associate Professional Counselor

3h Core Hours

Professional Counselor

3h Core Hours

Idaho Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Maine State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

License Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

3h General

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education related to nursing

Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

3h General

Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor

3h General

Missouri Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State

3h General CE

Registered Professional Nurse - Single State

3h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Medication Aide

3h Continuing education related to medications and medication administration

Certified Medication Aide II

3h Continuing education related to medications and medication administration

Certified Nurse Practitioner

3h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

3h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Clinical Nurse Specialist

3h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

3h Category A Hours

Psychologist

3h Category A Hours

Psychologist (Provisional)

3h Category A Hours

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

3h Pharmacotherapy Related to Scope of Practice

Ohio Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General CE

Registered Nurse

3h General CE

South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h Continuing education related to marriage and family therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

3h Continuing education related to professional counseling

Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist

3h Continuing education related to psycho-education

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Psychologist

3h Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h Pharmacotherapeutics

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h Pharmacotherapeutics

Registered Nurse

3h Pharmacotherapeutics

Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

3h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Virginia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

3h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor

3h Specific to Veterans and/or Families of Veterans

West Virginia Board of Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

Licensed Social Worker

3h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

Provisional License

3h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

Service Worker Registrant

3h Category I continuing education related to mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans

Wyoming Board of Psychology

Psychological Practitioner

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Psychologist

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Specialist in School Psychology

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

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