DESCRIPTION
Objectives of this course include:
- Define intimate partner violence and the different forms of intimate partner violence.
- Identify the four basic risk factors, based on the social-ecological model, for increased likelihood of intimate partner violence.
- Identify some of the early warning signs of intimate partner violence in initial clinical presentation.
- Describe tools and strategies for screening patients for possible intimate partner violence.
- Recognize the responsibilities and ethical considerations for mandated reporters related to assessment, documentation and reporting of suspected intimate partner violence.
- Identify some of the barriers to addressing intimate partner violence.
- Recognize other consequences associated with intimate partner violence.
Course is approved for 4.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Specialists (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may retake as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31st, 2027.
Tags: 4.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Domestic, Intimate Partner, and Child Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, LPN, LVN, Mental Health Counseling and Substance Use, NASW, Nurses, RN, Social Worker