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HealthCert Education

Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse

This course on Domestic Abuse is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to identify, respond to, and support women experiencing domestic abuse. Through a detailed exploration of domestic abuse statistics, screening techniques, and intervention strategies, participants will learn how to provide sensitive, non-judgmental care. The course covers the physical and psychological signs of abuse, the mental health impact, and the role of general practitioners in offering ongoing support and connecting victims to available resources.

time-icon 3.5 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
$195.00
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

The Domestic Abuse course consists of two key units that provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject and practical approaches for healthcare professionals.

Unit 1: Domestic Abuse
This unit defines domestic abuse, focusing on intimate partner violence, and presents statistics on its prevalence worldwide and in Australia. It highlights the role of general practitioners in identifying and responding to domestic abuse. The unit covers screening techniques, warning signs such as unexplained injuries or psychological symptoms, and how to offer support in a non-judgmental way. The course emphasises the importance of a sensitive approach and guides practitioners on how to help women create safety plans and access available support services​.

Unit 2: Mental Health Considerations
This unit examines the psychological impact of domestic abuse, including its link to mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. It addresses how mental health issues can increase the risk of domestic violence and discusses the importance of trauma-informed care. Participants will learn how to support the mental health of abuse victims through active listening, shared decision-making, and long-term care planning. The unit also explores the complexity of managing mental health conditions in the context of ongoing abuse.

This course is essential for healthcare professionals seeking to improve their ability to identify and support victims of domestic abuse, providing them with the tools to offer compassionate and effective care.

  1. Assess risk with respect to domestic abuse in a sensitive manner.
  2. Describe the various support options available to victims of domestic abuse and the role of the GP.

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  3.5
  • Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #455769

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #31188

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

9.5 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Sharon Sykes

This course is presented by Dr Sharon Sykes.

Dr Sykes works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. Dr Sykes served 18 years in the Royal Australian Air Force before becoming a general practitioner. She has a special interest in medical education and haspreviously worked as a medical educator for North Coast GP Training. Dr Sykes holds a MBBS, Bachelor of Applied Science (Med Lab Sci) and a Fellowship of the RACGP.