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PTSD Assessment: Frequently Asked Questions

   

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This section brings together free in-depth Continuing Education resources for the Professional community concerned with trauma.

PTSD Assessment: Frequently Asked Questions

  • Date Created: 01/ 6/2025
  • Time to Complete: 1 hour
  • Credits: ANCC, APA, ASWB, ACCME, NBCC, Other Orgs
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Course Series: PTSD 101, PTSD Consultation Lecture Series

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PTSD Assessment: Frequently Asked Questions Author(s):

Abigail Angkaw, PhD

Description

Accurate and comprehensive assessment of PTSD is essential to understand a patient's clinical presentation and to support evidence-based treatment engagement and delivery. Information in this course stems from clinician questions about PTSD diagnosis and assessment received by VA's PTSD Consultation Program.

This online course reviews frequently asked questions related to PTSD assessment and diagnosis. Topics include assessment of Criterion A trauma and PTSD symptoms, as well as measurement tools, providing empathic feedback on assessments, and common patient presentations. Providers will learn to implement the most recent research about assessing and treating Veterans with PTSD and related clinical implications. Research, literature, and resources associated with PTSD assessment are reviewed.

Goals and Objectives

  • Describe the fundamental role of PTSD assessment and wide range of frequently asked assessment questions
  • Identify at least 2 strategies to address common PTSD diagnostic questions
  • Describe at least 2 questions related to PTSD assessment measurement
  • Identify at least 2 other common patient-focused assessment questions and encourage consultation to support clinical practice and assessment

PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health

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