Domestic Violence Awareness Training for Dental Healthcare Providers

The following Domestic Violence Awareness Training for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on recognizing, responding to, and supporting patients who may be experiencing intimate partner violence, while maintaining trauma-informed care practices and legal compliance.

What you will learn:

• Definition, types, and prevalence of domestic violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) in healthcare settings

• Recognition of physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, including injuries to the head, neck, and oral regions

• Legal responsibilities, mandatory reporting requirements, HIPAA considerations, and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) compliance

• Trauma-informed care approaches and government-validated screening tools for dental practice

• Culturally competent communication, safety planning, and referral protocols for IPV survivors

• Creating safe environments through staff training, confidentiality practices, and community partnerships

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify your participation in this activity. Course length: 1 hour & 30 minutes; CEU: 1.5.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of DOJ, CDC, HRSA, IHS, NCBI, HHS, ACF, OVC, OVW, and OSHA (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by DOJ, CDC, HRSA, IHS, NCBI, HHS, ACF, OVC, OVW, OSHA, or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2025 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.