Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many people experience, or witness, a traumatic event during their lifetime and this trauma can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Duration:
60-70m
60-70m
Modules:
15
15
About the course
PTSD can affect a sufferer’s relationships, their emotions and their thinking processes, impacting their everyday life and wellbeing. In your role you may come into contact with, or care for, someone suffering from this condition. Would you know how to care for them appropriately and provide them with the support they need? If not, this training resource is exactly what you need.
Who is this course for?
A ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training.
What does the course cover?
- What is PTSD?
- Traumatic events
- Past trauma
- Risk factors
- Indirect trauma
- Acute stress disorder
- Simple PTSD
- Complex PTSD
- Delayed onset PTSD
- Diagnosis
- Symptoms
- Acute PTSD
- Chronic PTSD
- Flashbacks & nightmares
- Intrusive memories
- Triggers
- Phobias and PTSD
- Physical arousal responses
- Avoidance
- Emotional numbness
- Substance dependence
- Anger
- Depression
- Suicide
- PTSD and associated medical conditions
- Fear & anxiety
- Survivor guilt
- Relationships
- Treatment
- Debriefing
- Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Medication
- Treatment success
How is the course assessed?
After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.
Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.
