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This essential CE course meets the Florida Board of Nursing's mandatory requirement for domestic violence education and is designed to help nurses identify, respond to, and prevent intimate partner violence and abuse. Participants will learn how to screen for domestic violence, respond appropriately to disclosures, and connect patients with lifesaving resources. Enroll today to strengthen your clinical competency, protect vulnerable individuals, and fulfill your state licensure obligations.
The course offers a detailed examination of the types, dynamics, and risk factors associated with domestic violence, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and psychological abuse. It explores the impact of domestic violence on individuals and families across the lifespan and highlights vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Nurses will be trained to recognize clinical indicators of abuse and implement screening protocols that are sensitive, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed.
Participants will also review Florida’s legal requirements related to mandatory reporting, documentation standards, and patient confidentiality. The course emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including social services, law enforcement, and advocacy organizations, to ensure comprehensive support and safety planning. Real-world case scenarios, communication strategies, and evidence-based best practices are integrated throughout to enhance clinical application.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define domestic violence and identify various forms of abuse.
- Recognize physical, emotional, and behavioral indicators of domestic violence.
- Apply trauma-informed strategies to screen and support victims in healthcare settings.
- Understand Florida’s laws regarding mandatory reporting and patient confidentiality.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals and collaborate with community resources.
- Promote a culture of safety, empathy, and patient empowerment in clinical practice.
Course Completion Requirements:
To complete this CE course and receive full credit, participants must:
- Register for the course.
- Review all course materials.
- Complete the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher.
- Submit the course evaluation survey.
Note: Some courses may include additional requirements, such as participation in discussion boards or completion of practice exercises.
Important Disclosures:
- Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
- Commercial Support: This course has not received any sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
- Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
- Off-Label Product Use: No information related to off-label use of FDA-approved products is included in this course.
Key Course Benefits:
- Satisfies the Florida Board of Nursing’s 2-hour CE requirement on domestic violence prevention.
- Builds nursing confidence in recognizing and responding to signs of abuse.
- Promotes legal and ethical awareness for reporting and intervention.
- Prepares nurses to offer compassionate, patient-centered care in high-risk situations.
- Relevant to LPNs, RNs, CNSs, and ARNPs across all healthcare settings.
- Delivered in an accessible, self-paced online format for maximum flexibility.
Approvals and Accreditation:
The CE Learning Network (CELN) is an accredited provider of continuing education for nurses, recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing and the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
This course adheres to the standards established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approved for the following nursing professionals:
- Florida Board of Nursing: LPNs, RNs, CNSs, ARNPs
- District of Columbia Board of Nursing: RNs, Nurse Anesthetists, CNSs, Midwives, ARNPs
For added convenience, CELN automatically reports earned CE hours to CEBroker.com on behalf of participants.
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