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PTSD 101 Courses: Physical Health Effects

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The course Physical Health Effects of Traumatic Exposure provides a review of the physical health effects of traumatic exposure. Research findings from both civilian and military populations are featured. The author illustrates how a person's reaction--PTSD especially--mediates the effect of exposure and that there are plausible mechanisms through which PTSD could promote health.

Author: Paula P. Schnurr, PhD

Goals and Objectives

  1. Report the effects of trauma on physical health
  2. Relate the latest research findings related to the effects of traumatic exposure on the health of civilians and military Veterans
  3. Predict plausible mechanisms through which PTSD could promote poor health

Continuing Education (CE) Credits: Read the brochure (PDF) required for this course, which lists specialties that may receive credit. See more on CE Credits.

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Powerpoint iconPhysical Health Effects (ZIP file - 16 MB)

Approx. course time: 1 hr

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Take the Physical Health Effects exam for CE credit on TMS.

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