Psych Sem - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Homestudy Course - Book

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive review of diagnostic criteria for PTSD, assessment issues and instruments, and treatment approaches. The course material helps clinicians understand issues involved in choosing a specific treatment approach, based on the specific needs of the patient. Neurobiological characteristics of those affected by PTSD are reviewed. Psychological treatment approaches are presented, along with the research findings to evaluate the effectiveness of these different approaches. The use of various classes of medications to treat PTSD is presented, as is their effectiveness in treatment.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: (1) describe the appropriate assessment techniques to diagnose PTSD; (2) describe the psychobiology of PTSD including the human stress response and brain alterations; and (3) list the most efficacious psychological treatment(s).

Price: $65.00 + Shipping: $4.00 first course, $3.00 each additional + Tax (CA Residents Only): $ 4.71

4.0 Credits

Written By:

Matthew J. Friedman M.D., Ph.D.

Earning CE Credits at Home is as Easy as 1-2-3

1. Read the book
2. Complete the test and course evaluation form
3. Mail or Fax in the answer sheet and course evaluation form

Scoring

Score 75% or above on the test and you will receive a certificate indicating you earned CE credit. The date the test is returned is the completion date for the course. Orders are shipped within 2 business days of receipt.

Test Policy: Should you fail to obtain a score of 75%, you can take the test again at no additional charge. After that time, there will be a $20 fee for each re-test.

Refund Policy

A full refund will be given if the course materials are returned within 10 days of purchase, provided that the course materials are in "new" condition.