Trauma Informed Care

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Course Summary

This course helps the learner to recognize the impact of trauma on health and apply trauma informed care principles to interactions with patients regardless of disclosure. It is designed to develop trauma informed care practices with stressful events and increase confidence in applying trauma informed care principles to all patient interactions.

 


Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Recognize the impact of trauma on health.
  2. Apply trauma informed care principles to interactions with patients.
  3. Self-assess your stress level as a provider.


Learning Audience

In the Trauma-Informed Care module, learners delve into the multifaceted impact of trauma and its interconnectedness with despair, crisis, and behavioral health disorders.

Through this course, learners develop a profound understanding of trauma-informed care principles and the integrative trauma and healing framework, enabling them to respond effectively to individuals in crisis. Furthermore, learners gain insight into secondary traumatic stress and other forms of work-related stress, equipping them with strategies to enhance their own resilience. 



American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits

This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows: 

  • 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning

The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content. 


Questions about APA CE credits? 

 


Course Duration

  • 180 minutes

 


Content Contributors

  • Jodi Zik, M.D.
  • Steven Berkowitz, M.D.
Price: Free