Understanding PTSD & Ethics

11/05/2009
Date:

Lutheran Hospital
Location:
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home is partnering with St. Joseph Behavioral Health, VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System and Region 3, NASW to offer a half-day training on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

PTSD Objectives
> Gain better understanding of this anxiety disorder
> Find out about important neurological aspects including potential impairments
> Recognize signs and symptoms
> Discuss standard treatments and intervention methods

Ethics Objectives

> Identify ethical issues relevant to the treatment of PTSD
> Implement ethical strategies relevant to the treatment of PTSD
> Recognize the importance of reviewing ethical decision-making processes and applying corrective measures

Agenda
12:30-1 p.m.: Registration
1-2:30 p.m.: Dr. Javan Horwitz, PsyD, HSPP VA Administration, Marion and private practice, Muncie
2:30-3 p.m.: Q & A, Dr. Javan Horwitz, PsyD, HSPP
3-3:15 p.m.: Break
3:15-4:15 p.m.: Dr. William Utesch, PhD, LMFT, LMHC Associate Professor, IPFW
4:15-4:30 p.m.: Q & A, Dr. William Utesch, PhD, LMFT, LMHC

Continuing education credits are pending for social workers/therapists and nurses. Lutheran Health Network, Fort Wayne, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Indiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Description:
Kachmann Auditorium - Lower Level
Room:
12:30 p.m.    End Time: 4:30 p.m.
Start Time:
More Info:
FREE to the public!
Fee:
(260) 435-7453
Contact:


Lutheran Health Network