Course Code: EL-CPTPTSD-MIL-CDP
Credit/Contact Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 05/31/2014
Learning Objectives:
Describe the psychological theories behind CPT.
Summarize the empirical evidence for CPTs effectiveness.
Give an overview of the CPT protocol.
Instructor: Priscilla Schulz, LCSW
Ms. Schulz is a Senior PTSD Treatment Trainer at the Center for Deployment Psychology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. She received her Master’s degree from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis.
Prior to joining the staff of the CDP, Ms. Schulz was a trainer and consultant on the use of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD for the National Center for PTSD, Boston VA Health System. At the same time, Ms. Schulz was clinical faculty at the Center for Trauma Recovery, University of Missouri - St. Louis. There, she provided clinical services to trauma survivors and administered several grants and programs that served special populations, specifically war refugees and survivors of homicide. The focus of Ms. Schulz’ clinical work, supervision, and training is on reactions to and effective treatments for traumatic stress, and on understanding and overcoming barriers to serving underserved or disadvantaged populations of trauma survivors. Towards this end, Ms. Schulz has worked extensively cross-culturally, and has been successful applying empirically supported therapies for PTSD with patients with limited English proficiency and in less-than-ideal clinical practice settings
Instructor: Laura Copland, MA, LCMHC
Laura Copland, MA, LCMHC, is a PTSD Treatment Trainer, with a focus on Cognitive Processing Therapy, at the Center for Deployment Psychology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. She received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University New England in 1989.
Prior to joining the CDP staff, Ms. Copland directed, designed, and implemented state programs to assist active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and their families during and post-deployment, including Maryland National Guard Outreach and Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans. She has trained both military and civilian professionals on working effectively with military behavioral health issues. Ms. Copland has more than 20 years of direct service experience working with military Veterans and other survivors of trauma and acute and post-traumatic stress issues. Additionally, Ms. Copland was a senior adjunct professor for five years in the Antioch University graduate psychology department.
Ms. Copland was awarded the State of Maryland Meritorious Civilian Service Medal by the Maryland Army National Guard for her work in the design and implementation of the Reintegration/Yellow Ribbon Program for all returning Maryland Veterans and their families.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is entry and intermediate level clinical professionals and nurses; nurses in the following settings: hospital, ltc facilities, outpatient/ambulatory clinics, public health facilities; practice categories: addictions nursing, community health nursing, general nursing practice, gerontological nursing, home health nursing, medical surgical nursing, mental health psychiatric nursing, pain management, pediatric nursing.
Course Topics:
Mental Health Conditions, Mental Health Interventions, Military Service Related
Learner Types:
Behavioral Health Assistants, Behavioral Health Professionals, Case Managers Or Service Coordinators, Corrections Behavioral Health Professional, Other Learner Type, Social Services Assistants, Social Services Professionals
Service Populations:
Age Group - Adult, Other Population, People With Mild To Moderate Mental Health Issues, People With Severe And Persistent Mental Illness, Veterans Or Miltary Personnel
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.