De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution

Instructor

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Lara Zwilling, MHS, LMHC, CFMHE

In this course, the author provides an overview of conflict resolution. The course includes basics of conflict theory as well a broad understanding of techniques in conflict management and resolution. Healthcare professionals taking the course will learn the importance of de-escalation as well as approaches to conflict within a rehabilitation setting.

Target Audience

This course is well suited for occupational therapists and other rehabilitation professionals who are interested in learning how to address conflict with employees and patients in a rehabilitation setting.

Educational Level

Intermediate: Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of rehabilitation and service delivery. Focus is on a basic understanding and application of the subject matter.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe basic conflict theory.
  • Recognize learning drivers and dynamics of conflict.
  • Discuss basic de-escalation techniques.
  • Identify characteristics of difficult people.

Completion Requirements

1 Contact Hour for State of Florida Occupational Therapy practitioners will be awarded upon a successful completion of a multiple choice post-test. Participants will be able to print a certificate of completion after completing a short course evaluation in addition to the post-test.

Disclosure Statement

Instructors have stated that they have not received funding to support this training.

Instructional Methods

One (1) hour course during which the learner will view a streaming video presentation, reference PowerPoint® slides, and take a multiple choice post-test.