Domestic Violence for MDs and PAs: Florida Requirement

Domestic Violence for MDs and PAs: Florida Requirement is organized by AchieveCE.

Target Audience:
• Medical Doctor
• Physician Assistant

Activity overview:
This course is designed to increase awareness among healthcare professionals of the prevalence of domestic violence, the categories of domestic violence that they may encounter in their practice, how to recognize the signs of domestic violence, and their obligations for reporting known or suspected domestic violence.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Define domestic violence
• Describe the various categories of domestic violence
• Identify underlying motivating factors that contribute to domestic violence
• Describe the prevalence of domestic violence in the United States
• Describe the phases of the domestic abuse cycle
• Identify groups at high risk for domestic violence
• Describe common characteristics of both domestic violence victims and perpetrators
• Identify common warning signs of domestic violence
• Describe best practices in screening for domestic violence and assessing the needs of domestic violence victims
• Identify the role of the health care professional in reporting domestic violence and assisting victims