About this Course Module
This course provides a review of the physical health effects of
traumatic exposure. Research findings from both civilian and military
populations are featured. The author illustrates how a person's
reaction—PTSD especially—mediates the effect of exposure and
that there are plausible mechanisms through which PTSD could promote
health.
Goal: This presentation is meant to enhance the
provider's knowledge base regarding the effects of traumatic
exposure/PTSD on mental and physical health.
Objectives: After viewing the presentation, the
participant will be able to:
- Report the effects of trauma on physical health
- Relate the latest research findings related to the effects of traumatic exposure on the health of civilians and military veterans
- Predict plausible mechanisms through which PTSD could promote health
(ZIP file - 16 MB)
Download Transcript (PDF)
Abbreviated instructions:
- Download ZIP archive of module
- Unzip ZIP archive of module
- Double-click to open "schnurr_physical_health_a.pps" (do not move files out of folder)
Read complete instructions
(ZIP file - 1.8 MB)
Download Transcript (PDF)
Abbreviated instructions:
- Download ZIP archive of module
- Unzip ZIP archive of module
- Double-click to open "schnurr_physical_health.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.
