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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is essential for mental health clinicians, as it provides a structured framework for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and ethical care. This course explores the DSM criteria for PTSD, differential diagnoses, comorbidities, and evidence-based interventions. Clinicians will deepen their understanding of symptom clusters, neurobiological underpinnings, and the impact of trauma on cognition and behavior.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Identify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD and differentiate it from related disorders.
  2. Analyze the neurobiological and psychological impacts of trauma on individuals.
  3. Evaluate common comorbidities and their implications for PTSD treatment.
  4. Apply evidence-based interventions tailored to PTSD symptomatology.
  5. Integrate trauma-informed principles into clinical assessment and treatment planning.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)
    BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 2/4/2026-2/4/2029
  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    BaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: The target audience for this course includes masters level counselors, substance abuse professionals and psychiatric nurses who work with individuals who have a history of trauma.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 1281671
  • Credit Hours: 1
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
The target audience for this course includes masters level counselors, substance abuse professionals and psychiatric nurses who work with individuals who have a history of trauma.
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