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About this Course Module

This course provides an overview of PTSD. It describes the diagnostic criteria, prevalence of PTSD in veteran and civilian samples, comorbid conditions longitudinal course, and risk factors. Empirically validated treatment options are briefly discussed.

Goal: This course provides an overview of PTSD.

Objectives: After viewing the presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the diagnostic criteria for PTSD
2. Describe the prevalence of PTSD in civilian and veteran samples
3. Describe the longitudinal course and risk factors for PTSD

Download course module with instructor's narration

(ZIP file - 25.7 MB)

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Abbreviated instructions:

1. Download ZIP archive of module
2. Unzip ZIP archive of module
3. Double-click to open "friedman_what_is_ptsd_a.pps" (do not move files out of folder)

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Download course module without instructor's narration

(ZIP file - 2.5 MB)

Download Transcript (PDF)

Abbreviated instructions:

1. Download ZIP archive of module
2. Unzip ZIP archive of module
3. Double-click to open "friedman_what_is_ptsd.pps"

Read complete instructions

How to obtain Continuing Education Credits

Continuing education credits can be earned for this course. For more information and step-by-step instructions, please visit the CE Credits page. Here is the brochure required for CEs for this course.