Domestic violence is defined as violent or aggressive behavior occurring within the home, and usually involves the abuse of a spouse or partner. In the United States alone, it is estimated that more than 10 million adults have been subjected to domestic violence during the course of a year. This statistic translates to an incident of domestic violence occurring every 3 seconds.
Course Publication Date:
February 21, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
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| Author: | Maureen Sullivan-Tevault RN, BSN, CEN, CDCES |
| Course No: | FL-DOMV-22 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Psychiatric & Mental Health
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Learning Objectives
Identify different types of domestic violence
Discuss possible indicators of abuse (“presenting symptoms”) that healthcare providers may recognize in a patient care setting
Summarize trauma informed approaches to care of a suspected domestic violence victim
Explore both the incidence and prevalence of domestic violence on a national level
Identify available resources (hotlines, shelters, legal assistance, batterer counseling, child protection services) for domestic violence victims on both a state and national level.
Discuss risk factors abuser “profile”
Verbalize understanding of Florida mandatory reporting laws (state laws)
Discuss the effects of COVID-19 on domestic violence