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The course: Massachusetts Required Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training for Healthcare and Behavioral Health Professionals (Chapter 260) *Pre-Order* by Meredith J. Scannell

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This digital seminar is currently on pre-order meaning that the video will not be ready until 2-3 weeks after the program has taken place.

Recent laws in Massachusetts require healthcare and behavioral health professionals to complete education in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault (Chapter 260).

Why you should choose THIS course recording to fulfill the new mandatory CE requirement:

• Content for this course has been approved by the MA Department of Public Health
• Meredith Scannell, PhD, MPH, MSN, CNM, SANE-A, CEN, is a leading expert in the field
• Evidence-based treatment guidelines for those who provide direct care to survivors
• Advances coming from current sexual violence research
• The latest CDC recommended prophylactic medications
• And … this course recording is different from other courses … as it also provides continuing education credits for watching, including pharmacology CE!

1. Analyze the scope of domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA) as a public health problem.
2. Summarize the latest evidence-based practices for domestic violence and sexual assault.
3. Recognize key concepts related to perpetrators of domestic violence and sexual assault.
4. Review current recommended medications and issues of medication adherence for sexually assaulted patients.
5. Evaluate prevention strategies, including resources and referrals.

Domestic Violence Prevalence and Dynamics

• Types of domestic violence
• Health implications
• Long-term adverse outcomes
• Special populations
• Health effects and implications on children

Sexual Violence: What You Need to Know

• Prevalence, epidemiology and dynamics of sexual violence
• Immediate care
• Medical and psychological effects
• Evidence collection
• Updated CDC pharmacological post-exposure prophylaxis medications recommendations
• Updated research recommendations

Best Practices, Guidelines and Trauma-Informed Responses

• Screening tools to recognize red flags of violence
• Trauma-informed approaches to caring for victims of domestic/sexual violence
• Human trafficking; identification and treating
• Disclosure and mandatory reporting requirements
• Appropriate documentation
• Best practices in follow-up care
• Strategies for developing community partnerships
• Resources for survivors locally, nationally and specific to various populations