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4036-24: Navigating Healing Paths – Evidence-Based Treatments for Sexual Assault Survivors

This presentation addresses evidence-based treatments for trauma-induced PTSD in sexual assault victims, equipping nurses with updated knowledge. Supported by psychotherapies, complementary interventions, and pharmacological treatments, the session emphasizes mental health nurses' pivotal role in fostering individual recovery and enhancing community well-being impacted by sexual violence.

Presenter:  Leslie W. Miles, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  45 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify and recommend evidence-based treatments (psychotherapy, complementary, and pharmacological) to promote recovery in victims of sexual assault.

Keywords:  Sexual Assault, Evidence-based Treatments, PTSD, Violence, Trauma, Forensics, Research

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 contact hours (of which 0.25 are in pharmacology).  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 20, 2024
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2026

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