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Domestic Violence (Florida mandatory)

Course Description

Target Audience: Social workers, counselor, and other mental health professionals.

Course Content Level: Advanced

Number of CE Hours: 10

Type of CE hours: General

Delivery format: Reading based asynchronous distance learning.

Course completion requirements:
How to Obtain Continuing Education Credit
Please follow the steps below to obtain the necessary contact hours of home study continuing
education credit:

1. Read course objectives.
2. Study the course text:

3. The questions for the final examination are attached here. Answer these questions by marking
your Scantron card:
Write your name on every Scantron card in the space provided. Also write the exam title
in the space marked “Subject”.
True/false examination Mark the Scantron card as follows: Use A for true answers, B for
false answers. Disregard C, D and E.
Multiple-choice questions Choose the letter of the correct answer and mark the Scantron
card accordingly.
Marking the Scantron card Use No. 2 pencil only. Make dark marks. Erase completely to
change.
4. Complete the licensure information on the examination sheet.

5. Return the scantron card, examination sheet and student evaluation of the course.
You’ll need 70% correct score on the post-test for successful completion of the course.

6. Retain a copy of the answers for your record.
Homestead Schools, Inc. is solely responsible for the quality and content of this CE
program and for the selection of its instructor/author, and receives no outside financial
support in the preparation, presentation or implementation of its CE activities.
The sponsor has no affiliation with companies whose products or services are mentioned
in this course material; they are mentioned only for their educational and
informational value. The sponsor’s sole source of revenue is the tuition paid by
participants like you in its CE program.

Instructor Credentials: N/A

ACE Provider Approval Statement: Homestead Schools, Inc., 1070, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Assoiciation of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses for continuing education credit.
ACE provider approval period: 4/2/2023-4/2/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 10 General continuing education credits.

ADA Accomodations: Homestead Schools, Inc. ensures that its facilities accommodate and are accessible according to the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Should you need to cancel your order or if you are not satisfied with the quality of our course material, you can return the course (before a certificate is issued) within 90 days and receive a prompt and full refund (less shipping and handling.)

Course last updated: June, 2024

Course Outline

Scope of a Hidden Problem
Myths and Facts
Behavioral Characteristics of Abusers
Guidelines for Domestic Violence Screening
• Defining Domestic Violence
• Domestic Violence Risk Assessment as a Standard of Care
• Introducing a Discussion of Domestic Violence
• Referrals
What To Do
• What To Do If a Suspected Victim Denies Abuse
• What To Do If a Patient Discloses Abuse
• Safety Planning Checklist For Victims of Domestic Violence

1. Learning objectives –
Learning Objectives
After completing the course, you’ll be able to:
1. Describe the scope of domestic violence in the society and identify groups that are more susceptible to abuse by their partners.
2. Separate facts from myths regarding domestic violence.
3. Describe 17 typical behavioral characteristics of abusers, such as jealousy, control, rough sex and violence.
4. Provide a definition of domestic violence.
5. Identify various physical, psychological, legal, financial and social outcomes of domestic violence.
6. List 7 domestic violence intervention steps.
7. Respond in a positive, helpful manner to a victim of domestic violence whether or not she denies or discloses abuse.

Evaluation of Individual Objectives

To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and return it to us with your completed exam. 

Learning Objectives

After completing the course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Describe the scope of domestic violence in the society and identify groups that are more susceptible to abuse by their partners.
  2. Separate facts from myths regarding domestic violence.
  3. Describe 17 typical behavioral characteristics of abusers, such as jealousy, control, rough sex and violence.
  4. Provide a definition of domestic violence.
  5. Identify various physical, psychological, legal, financial and social outcomes of domestic violence.
  6. List 7 domestic violence intervention steps.
  7. Respond in a positive, helpful manner to a victim of domestic violence whether or not she denies or discloses abuse.
  8. Prepare and provide a safety planning checklist to a victim of domestic violence.

Table of Contents

  • Scope Of a Hidden Problem
  • Myths and Facts
  • Behavioral Characteristics of Abusers
  • Guidelines for Domestic Violence Screening
    • Defining Domestic Violence Screening
    • Domestic Violence Risk Assessment as a Standard of Care
    • Introducing a Discussion of Domestic Violence
    • Referrals
  • What To Do
    • What To Do If a Suspected Victim Denies Abuse
    • What To Do If a Patient Discloses Abuse
    • Safety Planning Checklist For Victims of Domestic Violence