This course will review the statistics and prevalence of domestic violence in our society. We will define domestic violence and its various types of abuse.
The course will review the dynamics of violent relationships. Violent relationships follow a predictable cycle of violence. This course will discuss this cycle and review its patterns and way of screening through multiple case studies. The course will delve into special populations and associated risk factors. Upon completion of the course, the professional will understand specific resources available for those in need.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours. Please see the board approval box for course approval information.
Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, NCC, 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.
Course Information:
Relevance and Target Audience: This course is designed for master's level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses working with individuals at risk for violence from an intimate relationship.
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 Provider Number: 50-204
CEBroker Course ID: 20-88919
CEBroker Provider Number: 50-32499
CEBroker Course ID OH SW: 20-972484
TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Understand and discuss what an incident is.
2. Explain why it is important to report incidents.
3. Understand how to report an incident.
4. Understand who to report an incident to.
5. Understand when to report an incident.
6. Explore how to write an incident.
Board Approvals:
National Approvals
Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Bayside Continuing Education dba BaysideCEU.com, provider 1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASBW) 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: 02/04/2023 through 02/04/2026. Social Workers participating in this course receive 1 continuing education credit.
Many state boards accept hours approved by other state and national boards. The Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners accepts ASWB-approved courses. The Alaska Board of Professional Counselors accepts NBCC-approved courses.
