Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SARBPEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall legal aspects, prevention, impact, and psychological treatment of sexual assault survivors.
Identify considerations for EMS providers in caring for survivors of assault and understanding their role in providing support.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Often Silent Crime
An Often Silent Crime
A Shared Meal
A Chance Encounter
Legal Aspects
Prevention, Impact, And The Sexual Assault Experience
Psychological Treatment of Rape or Sexual Assault
Key Takeaways
Section 3: The Role of the Healthcare Professional
Identifying Survivors of Assault
Healthcare Professional Considerations
Caring for Survivors
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Mollie
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, MA, RN, CEN
Mrs. Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She holds an MSN in Nursing Education and a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. She maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). With over 18 years of experience in direct patient care, she has worked as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. Mrs. Phillips has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department, and most recently as a clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Reviewer: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Care Setting.
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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.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.