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September CHW CoLab I Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence-related Brain Injuries

Program Details:
September 17, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee:
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
9/17/25 11:59 AM
Cancellation Deadline:
9/15/25 12:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This session examines the often-overlooked connection between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/Domestic Violence (DV) and brain injury, with a focus on equipping Community Health Workers with the knowledge to better serve affected individuals. Participants will explore various types of abuse, identify demographics at increased risk for IPV/DV, and understand how brain injuries can result from such violence. The session also covers common symptoms of brain injury, strategies for working effectively with clients who may be affected, and key IPV/DV resources and hotlines available to support survivors.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and display knowledge of different types of abuse.
  • Identify demographics with higher risk factors for Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence.
  • Understand the connection between Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence and Brain Injury.
  • Recognize common Brain Injury symptoms.
  • Identify ways to work with clients with BI and how that may impact seeking resources.
  • Identify Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence resources and hotlines.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • CHW
    South Carolina Community Health Worker
    Credit Statement
    By completing an evaluation of the session, attendees will earn 1 CHW Continuing Education Unit (CEU) from the South Carolina Community Health Worker Credentialing Council.
  • Health Professions Student
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by Pee Dee AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.1 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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