Pearson BTEC Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice
About the Qualification
There is a growing international recognition of the extent of the impact of trauma in our lives. It is particularly important to note the extent of trauma affecting the lives of people who are disempowered in multiple ways, particularly those who are also dependent in some ways on specialist services, for example children and adults with learning disabilities, neurodiverse people, people with mental health issues and older people.
Designed for those working directly with people accessing services, this new, novel, qualification provides a foundation in trauma informed theory, allowing learning to be put into practice.
The qualification will support the development of:
- Knowledge and/or understanding related to providing high quality services that are trauma informed
- Skills related to implementing trauma informed practice in a service or organisation
- Learners’ personal growth and engagement in learning.
The course is led by lead tutor, Dr Noelle Blackman.
Who is the Qualification For?
The Level 4 Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice is aimed at those providing support, who wish to enhance their own practice. Certificate learners may be aspiring leaders who are not yet in a leadership position.
The programme will support you to develop your knowledge and practice, focusing specifically on someone you support. The Certificate is suitable for learners who work directly with people in social care, health, education or secure services.
Embedding of a trauma-informed approach is most effective where there is consensus and support from organisational leadership.
This Level 4 Certificate is the first step in the pathway towards becoming a practice leader in trauma informed practice and offers an excellent foundation for those wishing to go on to the Diploma in Practice Leadership in Trauma Informed Practice.
What is involved?
Duration The time taken to complete this course (3 units) is 12 months.
Credits The BTEC Level 4 Certificate carries 18 credits.
Delivery The qualification is delivered in a blended learning format, including online activities, small group tutorials and practice-based activities.
Online self-directed activities include webinars, films, reading and interactive activities. Most of the course can be worked through at learners’ own pace and at a time to suit them.
There are also practice-based activities enabling learners to put learning into practice.
What will you learn?
Unit 1: Principles of Trauma Informed Practice
Will include the ability to:
- Understand the occurrence and nature of trauma
- Understand the different ways trauma affects people
- Understand what causes people affected by trauma to drop out of or avoid care, support or treatment
- Understand how people affected by trauma can be supported to avoid ‘retraumatisation' and distress
- Understand the impact on oneself when responding and being exposed to trauma
Unit 2: Developing Capable Environments
Will include the ability to:
- Understand the components of a capable environment
- Understand how to enable
- communication, rapport and choice between carers and the people they support
- Understand environmental factors and sensory needs
- Understand how to promote physical and emotional wellbeing to minimise health inequalities
Unit 3: Developing a Trauma Informed Support Plan for a Specific Individual
Will include the ability to:
- Understand the core principles that underpin successful trauma informed practice
- Understand the factors that contribute to complex post traumatic stress disorder
- Be able to develop and carry out a person centred trauma audit for a focus person
- Be able to develop person centred trauma informed support plan for a focus person
Fees
- Pilot cohort RRN member: £995 + VAT
- Pilot cohort non-member: £1075 + VAT
Apply
Applications open now: submit your online application form here.
- Applications close Monday 10 March 2025.
- Pilot cohort begins 31 March 2025, with induction days on 27 and 28 March.
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