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PTSD and Aging: PTSD in Older Veterans

 

Continuing Education

This section brings together free in-depth Continuing Education resources for the Professional community concerned with trauma.

PTSD and Aging: PTSD in Older Veterans

  • Date Created: 06/16/2011
  • Time to Complete: 1 hour
  • Credits: ANCC, APA, ASWB, CA BBS
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Course Series: PTSD 101

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PTSD and Aging: PTSD in Older Veterans Author(s):

Robyn Walser, PhD

Katherine Juhasz, MS

Description

This course provides a review of the literature that describes the prevalence and course of PTSD in older adults and the impact of aging on PTSD.

The author also describes best practices for assessment and treatment of PTSD in aging adults.

Goals and Objectives

  • Review the prevalence and longitudinal course of PTSD in older adults
  • Describe the potential impact of aging on PTSD
  • Provide information on the assessment and treatment of PTSD in older adults

NOTE: This course is only available in TMS.

PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health