Professional development training to advance your social work and human service
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Tags: ITTIC Self-Study
Hybrid: Recorded video online activity and reading-based online activity.
This is a required course in the Online Trauma-Informed Organization Certificate Program: Basics for All Staff that was created by the University at Buffalo School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC).
This course offers foundational information regarding the nature and impact of trauma as well as key concepts and the core values/principles of trauma-informed care. Frequently clients, students, patients, community members, co-workers, and other individuals that we encounter on a daily basis have experienced trauma. This course is intended to facilitate developing a level of competency and awareness of trauma among those who work in clinical as well as non-clinical settings.
Learning Objectives:
Target Audience: This course is appropriate for social workers and all levels of human service staff that seek foundational information on trauma and a Trauma-Informed approach.
Customer ServiceWe are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 6.5
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 6.5
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 6.5
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 6.5
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 6.5
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 5.5 hours for CPP & CPS Initial, Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal.
| Powerpoint (4.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 1 (1.3 MB) | 14 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 2 (415 KB) | 8 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 3 (389.6 KB) | 7 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 4 (350 KB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 5 (295.5 KB) | 5 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 6 (166.9 KB) | 3 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 7 (229.6 KB) | 11 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 8 (147.9 KB) | 11 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental Schools/Education Reading 1 (1.8 MB) | 18 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental Schools/Education Reading 2 (174.9 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental Nurse/Medical Reading 1 (110 KB) | 5 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental Nurse/Medical Reading 2 (255.3 KB) | 7 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental CASAC Reading 1 (2.2 MB) | 25 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental CASAC Reading 2 (1.1 MB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental MSW Reading 1 (1.1 MB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental MSW Reading 2 (255.3 KB) | 7 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Supplemental MSW Reading 3 (110 KB) | 5 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Reference List (184.5 KB) | 7 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Susan A. Green, LCSW, is one of our most popular instructors. Sue is a certified EMDR therapist with certification in Advanced Critical Incident Stress Management, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sue is a full time Clinical Professor at the University at Buffalo, School of Social Work, and director of the School's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care. Sue trains locally and nationally, and has done international presentations on trauma and trauma-informed care.
Samantha Koury, LMSW is currently a project manager at the Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC), as well as a trainer and consultant on various projects. She is a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and has experience working with staff in different agencies, organizations, and systems to become more trauma-informed in their work. Samantha is passionate about increasing awareness of trauma and re-traumatization and helping organizations and systems plan for, implement and sustain trauma-informed culture change.
Upon successful registration of the course, including receipt of payment, you will be able to access the course materials.
How do I test my system / access the online training?
To access the program, please log into your account. Click on the Launch Viewer button next to your program title.
How do I access the course materials
To download course materials, log into your account. Under the seminar name click on the Handouts button.
No partial credit is given for partial attendance.
In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.
Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal.
- Watch the video(s) in their entirety.
- Complete the self-study hours of required reading(s). These are the handouts labeled "required".
- After the training, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
- The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account.
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds for audio.
Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)
Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.
Self-Study Courses: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by email and request a refund.