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Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder

This course is the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense's Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder. This CPG is intended to provide healthcare providers with a framework by which to evaluate, treat, and manage the individual needs and preferences of patients with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD), thereby leading to improved clinical outcomes.
17 CEU hours Department of Veterans Affairs - Department of Defense Free retakes
Pre-Approved for
CA BRNCCAPPCE Broker ProviderCRRNDelaware BONMCBAP-RelatedNAADAC

Course Overview

This course is the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense’s Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder.

This CPG is intended to provide healthcare providers with a framework by which to evaluate, treat, and manage the individual needs and preferences of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD), thereby leading to improved clinical outcomes.

 
Course is no longer approved for CCM or CDMS certifications.  Please contact us at 1-866-850-5999 if you need a replacement course. 
****CCAPP STUDENTS - PLEASE READ - Please note any course over 8 CEUs/Contact Hours/Hours must be completed over a 72 hour (or more) time period. Your course start date is the date of purchase, and your completion date is when you have passed your test. For example, "Completed 9/5 - 9/10/2026".

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Objectives

  1. Enhance assessment of the patient's condition and determine the best treatment method in collaboration with the patient and, when possible and desired, the patient's family and caregivers
  2. Optimize the patient's health outcomes and improve quality of life
  3. Minimize preventable complications and morbidity
  4. Emphasize the use of patient-centered care

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First chapter, narrated audio.
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Course Outline

14 sections · final assessment · downloadable certificate

1
I. Introduction
2
II. Background
3
III. About this Clinical Practice Guideline
4
IV. Guideline Work Group
5
V. Algorithm
6
VI. Recommendations
7
VII. Knowledge Gaps and Recommended Research
8
Appendix A: Evidence Review Methodology
9
Appendix B: Patient Focus Group Methods and Findings
10
Appendix C: Pharmacotherapy Dosing Table
11
Appendix D: Evidence Table
12
Appendix E: 2010 Recommendation Categorization Table
13
Appendix F: Participant List
14
Appendix G: Literature Review Search Terms and Strategy
Final assessment
Unlimited retakes

Approvals & accreditation

AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 7 credentials.

Credential Board Hours
CA BRN California Board of Nursing 17
CCAPP California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals 17
CE Broker Provider Florida Board of Nursing 17
CRRN Certified Rehab Registered Nurse 17
Delaware BON Delaware Board of Nursing 17
MCBAP-Related Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals 17
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NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professionals 17
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder
$136 · 17h

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