Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans: A Concept Analysis (1 credit hour)

Program Summary:  This course examines post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. Using concept analysis, (a method for understanding complex ideas), three defining attributes for PTSD in veterans are identified:  intrusive memories of traumatic events, feelings of isolation and estrangement, and negative cognitions.  DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, screening tools, and treatments are explored.  Three trauma-focused psychotherapies are discussed:  Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.

Reading:  

Article 1: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans:  A Concept Analysis; Tormechi Chambliss, Jung-Lung Hsu, Mei-Lan Chen

Article 2:  PTSD:  National Center for PTSD; Sonya Norman, PhD, Jessica Hamblen, PhD, Paula P. Schnurr, PhD

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Course Objectives:  To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by examining PTSD in veterans.

Learning Objectives: Identify defining attributes for PTSD in veterans.  Describe DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD.  Describe screening tools and treatment options.

Course Available Until: June 30, 2029.

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1: In 1952, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was developed in response to _____________.
 
 
 
 
2: PTSD was officially recognized as a diagnosis in __________ with the publication of the DSM-III.
 
 
 
 
3: The DSM-5 highlighted changes related to how PTSD was diagnosed, making it
 
 
 
 
4: Flashbacks and nightmares best describe
 
 
 
 
5: Avoiding people, places and conversations best describes
 
 
 
 
6: Having difficulty trusting people and finding it hard to be happy best describe
 
 
 
 
7: Sexual assault or harassment that occurs during active duty describes
 
 
 
 
8: PTSD results in poor individual-level outcomes that include
 
 
 
 
9: Most veterans with PTSD receive mental healthcare.
 
 
10: Reading #2// Overall, PE, CPT, and EMDR are the most highly recommended treatments for PTSD and have strong evidence bases.
 
 

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G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course.  She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience.  She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City.  She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital/medical social work.  The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.

Course Available Until: June 30, 2029.
Filed under: Clinical, Veterans