Course Code: REL-PSC-0-SJIIPTSD
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall common symptoms of PTSD and risk and protective factors that impact a person’s likelihood of developing PTSD.
Identify responses correctional professionals can take when they feel people they manage are exhibiting symptoms of PTSD.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Trauma and PTSD
Trauma and PTSD Symptoms
Risk and Protective Factors for PTSD
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: The Role of the Corrections Professional
Responses to Trauma and PTSD Symptoms
Recognize and Refer
Manage Trauma Triggers
Understand Treatment Interventions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
ReferencesWriter: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Subject Matter Expert: Malinda Lamb
Dr. Lamb received her PhD in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia in May 2005, with the emphasis in mental health. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), an International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC), and a Sex Offender Treatment Professional (SOTPII). She has worked in a variety of settings in the Midwest including a forensic psychiatric hospital, county jail, and community-based corrections providing direct clinical care and treatment to individuals with mental health, substance use, and/or sexually based offenses, as well as supervision to others providing direct care and program development and implementation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; Probation/Parole Officers; in the following settings: Adult Community Corrections.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.