Domestic Violence Education
- Continuing education credit hours 2.00
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education course, you will have increased your understanding of the impact of domestic violence and the role of the healthcare professional in identifying and responding to patients presenting with known or suspected domestic violence signs and symptoms. Specific learning objectives to address potential learning gaps include:
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Identify the different types of domestic violence - Describe who is affected by domestic violence
- Discuss the healthcare implications and adverse effects of domestic violence.
- List common risk factors, lethality issues, and dynamics of abuse.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence.
- Discuss appropriate documentation and reporting in cases of suspected domestic violence
- Identify community resources and victim services and protections.
- Explain a model protocol that addresses domestic violence.
Course Description
Domestic Violence Training. 2-contact-hour CEU course covering the types and dynamics of domestic violence. Topics include the health effects on adult and child victims, lethality and risk issues, assessment, documentation, and reporting. Applicable for nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and EMS personnel.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
Accredited and Approved Nationwide High-Quality CEU Courses since 1998.
