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Serving Those Who Have Served: Practical Approaches to Addressing the Invisible Wounds of War in Service Members and Post-9/11 Veterans - FIRST RESPONDERS
Join us and learn how you can better serve our returning Service Members and Veterans in your communities. Home Base is offering five, FREE, on-demand trainings specifically designed for the busy schedule of a first responder. Each session:
- Runs under 30 minutes
- Includes short videos from combat veterans to illustrate key learning objectives, as well as clinical referrals and other useful resources
- Features course content that is mobile-friendly and on-demand, so you can participate whenever your schedule allows
All trainings provide resources and information about treatments available to Veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war.
***Content is ideal for police, fire and EMTs***
Target Audience
Our primary audience is:
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Police Officers
- Firefighters
Learning Objectives
Topics Covered
Module 1: Invisible Wounds of War: PTSD (Louis Chow, PhD)
- Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of PTSD
- Learn how to facilitate interactions with Veterans who have PTSD
Module 2: Understanding Suicide Risk in the Military: How Can You Help? (Timothy Petersen, PhD)
- Learn the risk factors and warning signs for suicide
- Learn basic considerations for intervening with suicidal individuals
Module 3: Substance Use/Abuse in the Military (Lauren K. Richards, PhD & Louis Chow, PhD)
- Understand substance use disorder within a military context
- Learn what resources are available for Veterans and Service Members
Module 4: Invisible Wounds of War: TBI (Magda Wojtowicz, PhD)
- Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of TBI
- Learn how the symptoms of TBI can be mimicked or magnified by other factors
Module 5: Military Culture (Lauren K. Richards, PhD and John M. Rodolico, PhD)
- Understand the unique military experiences of Post-9/11 Service Members, the deployment cycle and reintegration difficulties
- Learn about common challenges Service Members face in seeking care for the Invisible Wounds of War