Assessment of PTSD

60-120 minutes (10 minute break required every 90 mins)

Description

In this training module, assessment tools for identifying PTSD in the military population are covered in addition to the strengths and weaknesses of using these instruments. Special considerations that may affect how military personnel complete self-report screens are discussed, such as their perception of mental health and barriers to care.

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Outline

  1. Role of screening

    1. Important factors affecting screening in the military

    2. Sensitivity and specificity

  2. Screening instruments

    1. Primary Care screening

    2. PCL-M

    3. PCL-C

    4. IES-R

    5. Mississippi Combat

    6. Mississippi Civilian

    7. PSS-SR

  3. Structured Interviews

    1. CAPS

    2. PSS-I

    3. SCID

  4. PTSD-related measures

    1. PTCI

    2. DES

    3. DEQ

    4. DRRI

    5. CES

  5. Factors that can influence the validity of PTSD screening in the military

Learning Objectives

  1. To identify several self-report measures used to assess for PTSD.

  2. To identify structured interviews used to assess for PTSD.

  3. To enumerate factors that can impact the screening of PTSD in military personnel.

Notes

Etiology of PTSD is recommended as prerequisite.

*Continuing education credits are available for this course. Fees may apply.

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