Trauma-Informed Care

Course Description

Learning Objectives

1. Apply the Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: Students will actively apply the key principles of trauma-informed care in simulated practice scenarios, demonstrating their ability to create a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment that embodies safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
2. Develop Culturally Competent Trauma-Informed Practices: Students will develop and implement strategies for creating culturally competent and safe spaces, effectively addressing and integrating the diverse cultural backgrounds and needs of clients into trauma-informed care practices. This includes conducting assessments, designing interventions, and evaluating outcomes with a strong emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.
3. Adapt Trauma-Informed Care for Various Populations and Settings: Students will design and critique trauma-informed care plans tailored for different populations and settings, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples in both group and individual therapy contexts. They will demonstrate their ability to modify and adapt trauma-informed principles to meet the specific needs of diverse client groups.

Learning Method: Recorded asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.

Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 General CE Credit. ASWB ACE and NBCC.

Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25.00 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.

Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.

Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you've watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.

Content Level:

Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.

Instructor Bio(s):

Course Creation Date: February 22, 2024

Requesting Accessibility Accommodations:

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System Requirements:

• The most recent version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browser
• Javascript enabled
• PDF plugin
• Graphic and audio output capability
• Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
• TLS 1.2 supported by your web browser

Refund Policy: In general, refunds will not be provided. However, if you do have any concerns or grievances, please contact us at the email address below. Registrants who do not complete their course(s) will not receive a refund. Registrants who purchased the course but did not achieve a passing grade will not receive a refund. The Agents of Change Grievance Policy can be viewed here.

Cancellation Policy: If an Agents of Change Continuing Education course is canceled, a full refund will be provided to all participants.