Certificate Requirements

Designed for professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers who work with trauma survivors or trauma-related issues or individuals who wish to gain skills to do so. The courses in this stream will enhance the skills required for activities where contact with individuals or groups who have been directly exposed to trauma occur. No special requirements or degrees are necessary for this entry-level training stream.

Successful completion of the following courses (or equivalencies) is required for Community & Workplace Traumatologist Certificate of Completion:

Other than course 106, courses can be taken individually and in any order. A blend of face-to-face or on-line courses is accepted

Before enrolling in course 106, participants must complete 1001, 102, 103, 104, 105 & 107

(Equivalent to 7 Hours CEU)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

In Trauma Evaluation & Community Resources we will review the history, theory and treatment methods associated with traumatic stress disorders. Participants increase knowledge of types of trauma evaluation and treatment options available for disorders of extreme stress. Students learn about effective approaches for trauma recovery and awareness of post-trauma warning signs. Skill building will focus on utilizing networking for self and clients, case conferencing, consulting, advocacy, as well as making referrals and identifying useful community resources. Ethical approaches to trauma assistance will be reviewed and discussed.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION?

This program will benefit professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers who work with trauma survivors or wish to gain skills to do so. The courses in this certificate stream are designed to enhance skills development among individuals whose work, volunteer or personal activities take them into contact with individuals or groups who have been directly exposed to trauma.

Participants will:

  • Overview history, theory and treatment methods associated with traumatic stress disorders
  • Increase knowledge of types of evaluation and treatments available for stress reactions
  • Identify the major symptoms of acute and chronic post-traumatic stress disorders
  • Access community resources, case-conferencing, consultation and advocacy
  • Understand phase-oriented treatment with trauma survivors
  • Discuss how the helper may effectively employ the “self” as a helping instrument

COURSE EVALUATION:

Students are required to complete all training materials on-line, read through the manual and other related or recommended materials. Certificates of Completion for the course and the stream will be provided once all requirements are met.

FEE:

Canadian $75.00 plus applicable taxes. Students will have 160 days access to this course.

REQUIRED COURSE READINGS:

Trauma Evaluation Sources & Community Resources (Manual for Course #102)

Course pre-requisites:

There are no course pre-requisites for this course. This is an entry level course.

ENROLL IN THIS COURSE

TI-102 Trauma Evaluation & Community Resources  $75.00 CAD

(Equivalent to 7 Hours CEU)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Standards of Trauma Care: Attachment, Systems & Context goal is to train the Traumatologist to empower the individual, family, community or organization. This program examines age, gender, race, culture, social class and other factors that impact trauma response and recovery. This course addresses the social work and case management associated with providing the best fit between appropriate treatment and individual need.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION?

This program will benefit professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers who work with trauma survivors or wish to gain skills to do so. The courses in this certificate stream are designed to enhance skills development among individuals whose work, volunteer or personal activities take them into contact with individuals or groups who have been directly exposed to trauma.

Participants will:

  • Learn about attachment & development
  • The legacy of traumatized children
  • Understand the impact of family systems and how to make trauma interventions work in a system
  • How to respond to Traumatized families
  • Develop cross cultural competencies and awareness of own and others culture values/framework
  • Recognize differences in trauma responses among varied cultural, racial, gender, age, group and communities
  • Apply ethical standards of care for Traumatologists

COURSE EVALUATION:

Students are required to complete all training materials on-line, read through the manual and other related or recommended materials. Certificates of Completion for the course and the stream will be provided once all requirements are met.

FEE:

Canadian $75.00 plus applicable taxes. Students will have 160 days access to this course.

Course pre-requisites:

There are no course pre-requisites for this course. This is an entry level course.

ENROLL IN THIS COURSE

 TI-103 Standards of CWT Trauma Care  $75.00 CAD

(Equivalent to 14 Hours CEU)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counselling approach that was developed by clinical psychologists Stephen Rollnick and William Miller (1991). It involves a style of communicating with clients that specifically resolves ambivalence and/or resistance and builds motivation for change. This program offers a wide variety of non-clinical hands-on approaches for assisting trauma survivors in a community setting incorporating Motivational Interviewing techniques.

This program will be both engaging and participatory, but will not be directed towards counseling or clinical skills. It will still supply valuable skills to anyone working in this field. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) creates a barrier for clients to hinder the motivation for change due to the physiological and psychological stress of this anxiety disorder.

MI can be utilized to support clients to be able to stabilize prior to beginning to share and work through their traumatic experiences. After experiencing a Trauma people find it difficult to motivate themselves in everyday life activities (education, work, relationships and home life). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) interferes with motivation. As anxiety increases, resulting in both physiological and psychological impact, the tendency is to avoid rather than to engage in our lives.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION?

MI can be used in supporting clients to learn to stabilize before going into their stories. Created for professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers who work alongside trauma survivors or are in contact with trauma-related histories or experiences. This program will improve the necessary techniques for activities with individuals or groups who have been exposed to trauma, either directly or indirectly.

Participants will:

  • Learn Miller and Rollnick’s motivational interviewing principles
  • Gain knowledge of the overarching philosophical underpinnings of motivational interviewing in the context of trauma work Integrate change talk through listen and respond strategies
  • Ensure that the focus remains on future and is not used incorrectly in the context of the work with traumatized clients (often people who have suffered trauma may have a great deal of difficulty looking into the future) Integrate the use of MI when working on stabilizing clients
  • Gain new skills including “Rolling with Resistance, using ‘controlled’ empathy, developing discrepancy and reflective listening”

COURSE EVALUATION:

Students are required to complete all training materials on-line, read through the manual and other related or recommended materials. Certificates of Completion for the course and the stream will be provided once all requirements are met.

FEE:

Canadian $79.00 plus applicable taxes. Students will have 160 days access to this course.

Course Pre-Requisites:

There are no course pre-requisites for this Course.  This is an entry level program.

ENROLL IN THIS COURSE

TI-104 Motivational Interviewing after Trauma  $ 79.00 CAD

(Equivalent to 14 Hours CEU)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Group Approaches for Community Trauma Response explores peer models of group intervention with trauma survivors. Psycho-educational group approaches with self-help and personal empowerment components will form the basis of this program. Various types of program promotion and admission procedures will be addressed.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION?

This course is one component of the Community Traumatologist designation and will benefit professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers who work with trauma survivors or wish to gain skills to do so. The courses in this certificate stream are designed to enhance skills development among individuals whose work, volunteer or personal activities take them into contact with individuals or groups who have been directly exposed to trauma.

Participants will:

  • Peer and “Support” type group approaches for work with trauma survivors that include:
  • Supportive, Psycho-educational, Self-Help, Personal Empowerment Models
  • Group member selection decisions
  • Promotion and program development
  • Learn underlying principles of group dynamics
  • Addressing the needs of trauma survivors in a group format
  • Selecting an appropriate group model for the needs of your group and the setting
  • Practical applications of group models

COURSE EVALUATION:

Students are required to complete all training materials on-line, read through the manual and other related or recommended materials. Certificates of Completion for the course and the stream will be provided once all requirements are met.

REQUIRED COURSE READINGS:

Group Approaches for Community Trauma Response (Manual for Course 105)

FEE:

Canadian $119.00 plus applicable taxes. Students will have 160 days access to this course.

Course pre-requisites:

There are no course pre-requisites for this Course. This is an entry level program.

ENROLL IN THIS COURSE

TI-105 Group Approaches for Community Trauma Response  $119.00 

(Equivalent to 14 Hours CEU)

NOTE. Students must complete courses TI-1001, 102, 103, 104, 105 & 107 prior to beginning TI-106.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Group Supervision in Community & Workplace Traumatology offers a framework for participants to practice and demonstrate proficiency in community traumatology skills under the direction of a Certified Traumatologist. The program is offered in a format designed to challenge and help participants grow into competent providers of care for traumatized individuals, families, organizations and communities. Participants must have completed courses TI-1001, TI-102 – 107 in order to enroll in this 106 Supervision course.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION?

This course is one component of the Community & Workplace Traumatologist certificate and will benefit professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers who work with trauma survivors or wish to gain skills to do so. The courses in this stream are designed to enhance skills development among individuals whose work, volunteer or personal activities take them into contact with individuals or groups who have been directly exposed to trauma.

Participants will:

  • Recognize when to refer and when to provide support as a “Community & Workplace Traumatologist”
  • Practice ethical and competent service management within your practice mandate
  • Practice & demonstrate proficiency in Community & Workplace Traumatology skills under group supervision
  • Preparation and presentation of case studies
  • Identify appropriate “Community & Workplace Traumatology” solutions
  • Recognize cases that require referral and identify appropriate referral types and sources
  • Develop action plans to address biases, blind spots and deficiencies discovered in the supervision process
  • Develop strong skills in maintaining non-anxious presence; become increasingly intentional and less reactive.

COURSE EVALUATION:

Students are required to complete all training materials on-line, complete quizzes (final quiz 80% min. required), submit all assignments, and read through the manual and other related or recommended materials. Certificates of Completion for the course and the stream will be provided once all requirements are met.

REQUIRED COURSE READINGS:

Supervision in Community & Workplace Traumatology (Manual for Course #106)

FEE:

Canadian $149.00 plus applicable taxes. Students will have 160 days access to this course.

Course pre-requisites:

NOTE. Students must complete courses TI-1001, 102, 103, 104, 105 & 107 prior to beginning TI-106.

ENROLL IN THIS COURSE

TI-106 Supervision in Community & Workplace Intervention  $149.00  CAD

Successful completion of 1001, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 courses is required to receive the COMMUNITY & WORKPLACE TRAUMATOLOGIST Certificate of Completion