Topic outline
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Target Audience:
This course is for anyone who may have contact with people affected by trauma to become trauma skilled in the way you work.
Everyone undertaking level 2 modules should complete this foundation module first before undertaking other more specific modules.
Aim:
The course is comprised of three units and it is designed to increase your understanding of what psychological trauma is, how it can affect the people you work with, and how people can be supported to recover.
The outcomes of this course are:
1. To understand the prevalence of traumatic events
2. To identify the factors that can influence how we respond to and are affected by traumatic events in order to survive
3.To recognise how trauma and adversity may be affecting the people you are working with
4. To understand how to develop trauma informed relationships that incorporate trust, safety, choice and collaboration, and control and empowerment
5.To understand the importance of self-care in this line of work.
Assessment
At the end of this course there will be a short assessment. You need to score 80%.
Note: This course is hosted on TURAS and you will need a TURAS account to access it. If you do not have a Turas account, you will need to register by clicking on THIS LINK. Once you have registered, you will be able to complete the course.
*Please note that if you need to create a new Turas Account to access this course, you can use a personal e-mail address if you do not have a work e-mail address.
IF YOU ARE A FIFE COUNCIL EMPLOYEE, YOU SHOULD COMPLETE THIS COURSE ON ORACLE. COMPLETING THE COURSE HERE WILL NOT BE RECOGNISED ON YOUR TRAINING RECORD.
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Please click on the link below to access the course on the TURAS e-learning platform.