Domestic Violence Awareness in Healthcare
Tracking # 20-1180002
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Program Objectives:
- Understanding Domestic Violence Prevalence:
- Recognizing the high prevalence of domestic violence in Florida and its profound impact on physical and mental health.
- Power and Control Dynamics:
- Exploring the Power and Control Wheel to understand the various tactics used by abusers to exert control over their victims.
- Debunking Myths and Facts:
- Dispelling common myths surrounding domestic violence and presenting evidence-based facts to foster a better understanding among therapists.
- Identifying Indicators:
- Providing guidance on identifying physical, emotional, and behavioral indicators of domestic violence in patients.
- Legal Obligations and Confidentiality:
- Understanding legal obligations for healthcare professionals to report domestic violence cases in Florida, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines.
- Trauma-Informed Care:
- Understanding the impact of trauma on individuals and the principles of trauma-informed care to provide sensitive and effective therapy.
- Cultural Competence:
- Addressing cultural nuances surrounding domestic violence and emphasizing the importance of cultural competence in providing effective care.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
- Highlighting the significance of collaboration between physical therapists, occupational therapists, law enforcement, social services, and other stakeholders in addressing domestic violence comprehensively.
- Safety Planning and Resources:
- Providing guidance on developing safety plans tailored to survivors' unique situations and offering a comprehensive list of local and national resources, helplines, and support organizations.
- Empowerment and Prevention:
- Focusing on empowering survivors and preventive measures to reduce the incidence of domestic violence in the future.
Course Overview:
Overall, the course underscores the critical role of therapists in recognizing, addressing, and preventing domestic violence, emphasizing the importance of a holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally competent approach to care. By equipping therapists with knowledge, skills, and resources, the course aims to empower them to support survivors and contribute to efforts to end domestic violence in therapeutic settings.
$8.00
2 Hours
Domestic Violence Awareness in Healthcare is offered in the packages below
Online PT Package
$29
29 Hrs