101199: Iraq War Clinician Guide

About the Course:

The Iraq War Clinician Guide was developed by members of the National Center for PTSD and the Department of Defense. It was developed specifically for clinicians and addresses the unique needs of veterans of the Iraq War. Appendices provide a range of reference materials.

Journal/Publisher:

National Center for PTSD and the Department of Veterans Affairs

Publication Date:

June, 2004, Second Edition

Author

Terence M. Keane, Amy E. Street, and Holly K. Orcutt

About the Authors:

Terence M. Keane, Amy E. Street, and Holly K. Orcutt are affiliated with the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, V.A. Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about post-traumatic stress disorder. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain the concept of fear networks and their relationship to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

2. Describe the assessment and treatment of individuals suffering from PTSD.

3. Discuss the implications of and treatment for concurrent diagnoses.

4. Identify factors related to complications, managed care, and recidivism.