Domestic Violence Education for Kentucky Nurses

Domestic Violence Education for Kentucky Nurses is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2026-08-03

Course Description:
Mandatory Kentucky Nursing CEU. Understand the impact of domestic violence, abuse, and intimate partner violence (IPV) and the role of the Kentucky nurse in identifying and responding to patients presenting with known or suspected domestic violence signs and symptoms, including mandatory KY reporting and referral.

LEARNING OUTCOME AND OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this continuing education course, you will have increased your understanding of the impact of domestic violence and the role of the Kentucky nurse in identifying and responding to patients presenting with known or suspected domestic violence signs and symptoms. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:

• Identify the different types of domestic violence.
• Describe who is affected by domestic violence.
• Discuss the healthcare implications and adverse effects of domestic violence.
• List common risk factors, lethality issues, and dynamics of abuse.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence.
• Discuss appropriate documentation in cases of suspected domestic violence.
• Summarize Kentucky’s mandatory reporting, information sharing, and referral requirements.
• Identify community resources and victim services and protections.
• Explain a model protocol that addresses domestic violence.