Trauma-Informed Practitioner

Trauma-Informed Practitioner Certificate

To earn the Trauma-Informed Practitioner Certificate with Bredin College, students will create a personal action plan to prevent vicarious trauma, burnout and stress. Students will also explore the impacts of intergenerational trauma for Indigenous peoples and other groups while also identifying key components of a therapeutic relationship within professional boundaries.

Total Certificate Price – $1200 (CAD plus GST) – 40 hours

Courses
Module 1 – Trauma-Informed Care	Signs of Trauma Substance Use and Addiction Environmental Societal Factors Parental Poverty Trauma Defined Trauma and Memory
Module 2 – Vicarious Trauma	Indirect Trauma Critical Incident Post-Traumatic Stress Sources and Types of Stress Empathy Fatigue
Module 3 – Intergenerational Trauma	Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Colonial Rule Loss of Identity and Culture Resilience and Resistance
Module 4 – Professional Boundaries	Professional Boundaries Boundary Crossing and Violations Therapeutic Relationship

You must complete all the courses listed within 3 months to receive your Bredin College Certificate
These courses are self-paced and you can complete them around your schedule
Please check your eligibility for the Canada Job Grant as your employer may be able to assist with tuition

Career Opportunities

With the completion of this certificate, you will have the knowledge and ability required to employ a trauma-informed approach in many career settings, including:

Psychology
Medical Personnel
Counsellors
Nursing
Community Support Worker
Educators
First Responders

Due to the career-oriented nature of the proposed program and the accelerated delivery format, we are not able to engage in transfer agreements with other Alberta Public Colleges.

Get the Support of a Proven Employment Leader

Our roots are in employment solutions. Our parent company, Bredin Centre for Career Advancement, has been an employment leader in Alberta for over 40 years. We’ve helped thousands of people get the tools and support it takes to secure rewarding professional positions.

I am grateful for all the support and encouragement from the lovely people of Bredin College, Spruce Grove. I will always remember their kindness and unending patience in helping each student to succeed.
Ela Francisco

Want to add a trauma-informed approach to your practice? Get more info…

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Calgary 780-784-2020
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