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Education and Prevention of Trauma

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Course Overview

Education and Prevention of Trauma

Author: Rachel Mattson, MSN, RN

This course provides a comprehensive overview of trauma, its causes, and its effects on the mind and body. Learners will explore various types of traumatic events and understand what classifies as trauma, including acute, chronic, complex, and secondary trauma. The course will delve into the pathophysiology of trauma, explaining how stress impacts the brain and nervous system, leading to conditions such as PTSD. Participants will learn the signs, symptoms, and behavioral responses to trauma. Emphasis will be placed on prevention and protection strategies to mitigate trauma’s impact, including resilience-building and self-care techniques. 

 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction/Needs Assessment 
  2. Traumatic Event  
  3. Trauma 
  4. Pathophysiology of Trauma Effects 
  5. Epidemiology of Trauma 
  6. Traumatic Stress 
  7. Work-related Stress and Trauma 
  8. Trauma Statistics  
  9. Symptoms and Behaviors of Trauma 
  10. Coping Strategies  
  11. Effects of Trauma 
  12. Treatments  
    1. Traditional  
    2. Alternative  
  13. Management  
  14. Prevention and Protection  
  15. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Education and Prevention of Trauma. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss what classifies as a trauma 
  2. Outline prevention and protection strategies  
  3. Summarize the signs and symptoms of trauma 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: October 17, 2024

Course Expires on: October 17, 2027

Course Offering: #527

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