Medical Seminars Calendar 2006/Domestic Violence CBT College Miami Kendall Flagler Hialeah

DV-02– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Course Objective:

Discuss the scope of domestic violence in terms of age, gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnic background in the USA

Medical Seminars

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to :
1.Discuss the scope of domestic violence in terms of age, gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnic background in the USA
2.Summarize the trends in domestic violence in Florida
3.Describe the healthcare implications of domestic violence
4.Isolate the risk factors for domestic violence
5.List the signs and symptoms of domestic violence
6.Discuss appropriate documentation in cases of suspected domestic violence
7.State Florida’s reporting requirements for domestic violence
8.Describe client/family interventions to protect the victims and prevent future violence
9.State costs and policy implications of domestic violence
10.Identify resources available in the community as well as state and national resources.

Course Number: DV-02

Course Credits: Non-credit (1 Contact Hours)

Course Overview : This seminar will focus on giving healthcare workers some insight into the skills needed for building proper screening techniques associated with domestic violence. There are actually observable injuries that are linked with battered women. There are also common signs and symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of abuse. Healthcare workers need to be aware of the types of injuries associated with domestic abuse in order to detect the problem and offer the proper assistance. As with many other medical problems early detection is the best strategy.

Course Description : A one-hour Domestic Violence seminar is required by the Florida legislature for all healthcare providers during each licensure period. This medical seminar satisfies that requirement, and it will provide you with information on victim identification, procedures used to screen victims of domestic violence, methods, and resources used in counseling of domestic violence victims.

Course Content :

1.Definition and Types of Abuse
2.Walker’s Cycle Theory of Violence
3.Identifying Domestic Violence
4.Eliminating Bias and Prejudice in the Patient Interview
5.Clinician As a supporter
6.Signs and Symptoms of Abuse
7.Florida Law
8.Help and services for the Abused

ntended Audience : All health care workers

Course Methodology : Lecture and discussion methods will be used to present the information on Domestic Violence

Course Evaluation Methods:

Attendance is required for a grade of Satisfactory

Medical Seminar Calendar 2006