Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Overview

RPM 242 - Learn how to support healthcare professionals servicing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) patients. Be able to communicate with, monitor, and assist PTSD patients by documenting behavior changes and health vitals. Use RPM devices to collect both subjective and objective data and report disease management program results to health professionals.

By the end of this course, you should be able to

  1. Define PTSD
  2. Explain the various types of PTSD
  3. Categorize the various symptoms of PTSD
  4. Keep track of the patient’s symptoms
  5. Evaluate medications and treatments for PTSD
  6. Provide education and resources to patients
  7. Using RPM, monitor health vitals and document subjective data
  8. Follow and report Disease Management Program on RPM devices
Time Estimate:
3 hours

Course Content

LESSONS
1. Define PTSD

Lesson Content

Definition with Brief Introduction on PTSD
Pop Quiz: Define PTSD
2. Various Types of PTSD

Lesson Content

Combat PTSD
Pop Quiz: Combat PTSD
Sexual Assault PTSD
Pop Quiz: Sexual Assault PTSD
Natural Disaster PTSD
Pop Quiz: Natural Disaster PTSD
Acute Stress Disorder
Pop Quiz: Acute Stress Disorder
Complex PTSD
Pop Quiz: Complex PTSD
3. Symptoms Of PTSD

Lesson Content

Intrusive Thoughts or Memories
Pop Quiz: Intrusive Thoughts or Memories
Avoidance and Numbing
Pop Quiz: Avoidance and Numbing
Hyperarousal
Pop Quiz: Hyperarousal
Negative Thoughts and Feelings
Pop Quiz: Negative Thoughts and Feelings
4. Tracking Patient’s Symptoms/Subjective Data

Lesson Content

Symptom Tracking Apps
Pop Quiz: Symptom Tracking Apps
Wearable Devices
Pop Quiz: Wearable Devices
Daily Journals
Pop Quiz: Daily Journals
Questionnaires and Asking for Subjective Data
Pop Quiz: Questionnaires and Asking for Subjective Data
5. Medications and Treatments for PTSD

Lesson Content

Psychotherapy
Pop Quiz: Psychotherapy
Medication: Antidepressants; Sleep Medicine
Pop Quiz: Medication: Antidepressants; Sleep Medicine
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Pop Quiz: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Self-Help Strategies
Pop Quiz: Self-Help Strategies
6. Providing Education

Lesson Content

Use Patient Centered Communication
Pop Quiz: Use Patient Centered Communication
Provide Information About PTSD in Simple Language
Pop Quiz: Provide Information About PTSD in Simple Language
Explain Treatment Options and Their Treatment Plan
Pop Quiz: Explain Treatment Options and Their Treatment Plan
Discuss Self-Care Strategies Including Medication Adherence
Pop Quiz: Discuss Self-Care Strategies Including Medication Adherence
Provide Resources
Pop Quiz: Provide Resources
Address Concerns or Questions
Pop Quiz: Address Concerns or Questions
7. Using RPM to Monitor

Lesson Content

Blood Pressure
Pop Quiz: Blood Pressure
Heart Rate
Pop Quiz: Heart Rate
Sleep Patterns
Pop Quiz: Sleep Patterns
Mood and Anxiety Levels
Pop Quiz: Mood and Anxiety Levels
8. DMP on RPM Devices

Lesson Content

Pop Quiz: DMP on RPM Devices
Assessment: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)