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Michelle Pardee

Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview for Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition

Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview for Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex syndrome that may occur after exposure to one or more traumatic events. PTSD involves a characteristic set of symptoms that includes re-­experiencing the traumatic event, avoiding stimuli associated with the traumatic event, having negative changes in mood or cognitions associated with or worsening after the traumatic event, and experiencing increased reactivity and arousal. According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), these symptoms are associated with clinically significant distress and impairment, including reduced social functioning and job performance (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Moreover, individuals experiencing PTSD may also have other psychiatric disorders that are frequently comorbid with PTSD, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders, and substance use disorders, as well as somatic complaints and physical illnesses (Dayan, Rauchs, & Guillery-Girard, 2017; Wynn & Benedek, 2017).

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex syndrome that may occur after exposure to one or more traumatic events. PTSD involves a characteristic set of symptoms that includes re-­experiencing the traumatic event, avoiding stimuli associated with the traumatic event, having negative changes in mood or cognitions associated with or worsening after the traumatic event, and experiencing increased reactivity and arousal. According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5),...

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Course Goals:

This basic level course provides an overview of PTSD for physical therapists working in a variety of roles and settings. This course addresses basic information regarding PTSD, including DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, etiology, incidence, risk factors, interventions and treatment methods.  Though detailed assessment and treatment of PTSD is outside of the physical therapist’s scope of practice, PTSD will impact the patient’s quality of life.  In order to provide holistic care to the patient, physical therapists need to be able to screen and refer patients appropriately and understand the treatments that help them recover. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Discuss the history, incidence, etiology, and risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  2. Identify diagnostic criteria across all age groups for PTSD.
  3. Discuss screening and assessment for PTSD.
  4. Identify the major clinical signs and symptoms of PTSD, including differential diagnosis related to PTSD.
  5. Discuss special considerations for specific population groups when assessing and diagnosing PTSD.
  6. Describe therapeutic approaches for treating and managing PTSD.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This basic level course provides an overview of PTSD for physical therapists working in a variety of roles and settings. This course addresses basic information regarding PTSD, including DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, etiology, incidence, risk factors, interventions and treatment methods.  Though detailed assessment and treatment of PTSD is outside of the physical therapist’s scope of practice, PTSD will impact the patient’s quality of life.  In order to provide holistic care to the patient, physical therapists need to be able to screen and refer patients appropriately and understand the treatments that help them recover. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Discuss the history, incidence, etiology, and risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  2. Identify diagnostic criteria across all age groups for PTSD.
  3. Discuss screening and assessment for PTSD.
  4. Identify the major clinical signs and symptoms of PTSD, including differential diagnosis related to PTSD.
  5. Discuss special considerations for specific population groups when assessing and diagnosing PTSD.
  6. Describe therapeutic approaches for treating and managing PTSD.

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Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home Administrator, Social Worker, and Activities Professionals.

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Elite Learning Contact Information: 26 N. Beach St. | Suite A | Ormond Beach | Florida | 32174 | Toll-Free 1.888.857.6920 | Email:office@elitecme.com

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Michelle Pardee is employed by the University of Michigan School of Nursing and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home Administrator, Social Worker, and Activities Professionals.

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Elite Learning Contact Information: 26 N. Beach St. | Suite A | Ormond Beach | Florida | 32174 | Toll-Free 1.888.857.6920 | Email:office@elitecme.com

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Michelle Pardee is employed by the University of Michigan School of Nursing and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.