Trauma-Informed Care in Healthcare Services
Course
Enroll to learn the science of trauma, how it affects the brain, and ways to avoid inadvertently re-traumatizing the clients that you see.
About this Independent Study
This activity was originally released on December 13, 2022. It was updated in May 2024. The updated release date is May 29, 2024 and is available for continuing education credit until May 28, 2026.
Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated. To be reactivated, contact us.
This course will equip healthcare providers with information about approaches to recognize the widespread impact of trauma and to identify the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, staff, and others involved in the system. Part of the activity will also cover how to integrate knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures and practices in order to actively resist re-traumatization and prevent vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue.
Who Should Take This Course
Nurses, counselors, social workers, community health workers, navigators and other staff at healthcare agencies that work with clients who may have experienced trauma.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Describe types of trauma and trauma’s effect on the brain
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Discuss the impact of trauma on behavior and health outcomes
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Describe how the six principles of trauma-informed care could lead to better client experiences during clinic visits
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Discuss individual and organizational protective factors that can prevent vicarious trauma in staff
Completing This Course
Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:
- Completing the entire online course
- Completing the online evaluation
- Completing the certificate request
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Upon successful completion of this CE activity 1 contact hour(s) will be awarded.
Continuing Education for Community Health Workers (CHW)
This course provides 2.0 hours of CHW Continuing Education (1 Interpersonal, .5 knowledge base, .5 Organizational Skills)
Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44
Registration & Fees
The eLearning course is free of charge.
Disclosures
The planners and presenters of this activity have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.
Acknowledgements
This training is made possible with funding through Texas Department of State Health Services.
Here is the course outline:
1. Content7 Sections 1. The Definition of Trauma 2. Trauma and the Brain 3. Factors and Systems in Trauma Impact. 4.. Trauma Activation/Triggers 5. Applying a Trauma-Informed Approach 6. Trauma-Informed Care Activities 7. Staff and Organizational Approach to Trauma |
2. CertificateComplete the evaluation and select a certificate to complete the course. |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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Certificate of Completion |
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CNE Independent Study |
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Community Health Worker (CHW) TX |
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Community Health Worker (CHW) Instructor TX |