Children, Youth and Families

Infants and young children experience trauma and adversity, and it happens right here in Colorado. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge, tools, and insights to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the community care setting. It covers various types of trauma and their short and long-term consequences. Additionally, you'll gain practical experience in recognizing signs and symptoms of trauma in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Interpretation services are life-changing and sometimes lifesaving services that help to bridge communication gaps and language barriers in many critical areas of life. In this course, you will learn about the state of interpreter services today while exploring deficiencies, areas for improvement, and best practices for providing and using interpretation services in healthcare spaces. The goal is to improve accessibility and increase positive outcomes for individuals who communicate through American Sign Language (ASL), as well as individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in Colorado. This course also emphasizes the intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, and social economic status and the ways in which these factors can shape individuals' experiences, opportunities, and outcomes.