Violence and Abuse: Empowering the Caregiver

The Violence and Abuse: Empowering the Caregiver Symposium (Improving the Care of Domestic Violence Victims) is an opportunity for providers and staff to learn and improve knowledge and competencies in caring for DV victims. The DPH requires training and education on the subject for healthcare providers including “the common physiological and psychological symptoms of domestic violence… and the physiological and psychological effects of domestic violence….on victims.” We have speakers from legal, social work, psychology, trauma surgery, the GSN and critical care to educate and empower caregivers with the knowledge to care for victims in a competent and empathetic manner.

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Estimated Time to Complete Educational Activity: 5.75 Hours

Learners must study the enduring activity and are expected to view every segment to successfully complete the activity and earn CME credit. Learners must complete a post-test and achieve a score of 70% or higher to receive a certificate.

Program Medium 
Internet-based program

Method of Participation Utilized in Learning Process
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period May 1, 2025 through May 1, 2028, participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) study the educational activity, and are expected to view the activity, totaling 5.75 hours, to successfully complete the activity and earn CME credit; 3) register and complete the post-test and evaluation form; 4) score 70% on the post-test; and 5) print out CME certificate.

1. Demonstrate how to care for domestic violence victims and apply this knowledge to care for victims.
2. Discuss the complex pathology of DV offenders per DPH.
3. Describe state mandated reporting laws.

This enduring program is free.

UMass Chan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^{TM .} Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

UMass Chan Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.