PTSD: Handling the Aftermath of a Critical IncidentDr. Catanese is a veteran of the Glendora, California PD. Dr. Catanese's research in the area of policy psychology has been presented in several national and international conferences. Her primary clinical focus is in the areas of sex offender treatment, psychological assessment, neuropsychology and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
This course will examine the criteria of PTSD, what on-the-job incidents might result in PTSD, the stigma of being diagnosed with a disorder, and what to expect if referred to a fitness for duty evaluation. The objective of this course is to educate the attendee to the fact that the symptoms discussed are normal reactions to an abnormal situation. Research shows that officers are less likely to suffer adverse effects such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if they are made aware of the symptoms before they experience them. This course is designed to familiarize the law enforcement officer or other first responder with the emotional aftermath of a critical incident, such as a shooting or other life-threatening situation.
First responders who complete this course will be able to identify acute and severe symptoms of PTSD as well as factors in their lives that may ampliufy or decrease their risk of suffering from PTSD. They will also be made aware of the everyday situations (such as death investigations or fatal traffic accidents) that may, over time, lead to an anxiety disorder.
| DATE | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR | ||
| March 4, 2010 | PTSD: Handling the Aftermath of a Critical Incident | LA HIDTA Training Facility, Commerce, California | Dr. Shiloh Catanese | register → |
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