About this Independent Study 

This activity was originally released on December 13, 2021. It no longer offers continuing education. Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated. To be reactivated, contact us.

This course will equip HIV service providers at all levels of the HIV care continuum 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 HIV prevention and care sites or other healthcare agencies that work with clients who may have experienced trauma.  

Learning Objectives 

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe types of trauma and trauma’s effect on the brain

• Discuss the impact of trauma on behavior and health outcomes related to HIV

• Describe how the six principles of trauma-informed care could lead to better client experiences during clinic visits

• 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 

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.