Professional development training to advance your social work and human service
career
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Tags: ITTIC Self-Study
Hybrid: Recorded video online activity and reading-based online activity.
This course is an elective 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).
Description: This course offers foundational information regarding the intersection of military, veteran, and civilian cultures, the nature and possible impacts of trauma experienced by veterans and people serving in the military, and the implementation of a trauma-informed approach in systems of care accessed by veterans and their families.
Learning Objectives:
Target Audience: This course is appropriate for social workers and all levels of human service staff who interface with veterans and military families and seek information on a trauma-informed approach to working with such populations.
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: 8.25
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: 8.25
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: 8.25
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: 8.25
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: 8.25
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 6.75 hours for CPP & CPS Initial, Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal.
| PowerPoint Slides (33.3 MB) | 79 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 1
(184 KB)
Aronson et al - The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and combat exposure on mental health conditions among new post-9/11 veterans |
9 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 2
(24.4 KB)
Banko - Buffalo News - My View - Scars refuse to heal from a killing 51 years ago in Vietnam |
2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 3
(88.1 KB)
Division ISO - Old Breed - This Is Liberty Bridge |
1 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 4
(198.2 KB)
Fairbank et al - Mental Health of Children of Deployed and Nondeployed US Military Service Members/ The Millennium Cohort Family Study |
10 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 5
(103.7 KB)
Linn et al - Exploring the Potential of a Veteran-SPCA Partnership to Ease Veteran Reintegration |
13 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 6
(2.3 MB)
Litz et al. - PTSD Treatment Seeking |
6 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 7
(1 MB)
Meshberg-Cohen et al - Counseling Veterans Applying for Service Connection Status for Mental Health Conditions |
4 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 8
(2.9 MB)
Tsai et al - Is homelessness a traumatic event_ Results from the 2019–2020 National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study |
9 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 9
(136.8 KB)
Vest et al - Caring for veterans in US civilian primary care |
8 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Required Reading 10
(116.1 KB)
Caring for veterans in US civilian primary care: qualitative interviews with primary care providers |
5 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 1
(13.6 MB)
2020 Department of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion Report |
88 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 2
(920.2 KB)
McClatchy DC Bureau - Millions went to war in Iraq, Afghanistan, leaving many with lifelong scar |
7 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 3
(342.6 KB)
2020 - Center for New American Security - Hearing on Achieving Health Equity for America’s Minority Veterans |
8 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 4
(12.4 MB)
Veterans Minority Report |
131 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 5
(9.2 MB)
Womens Veteran Report |
72 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 6
(229.6 KB)
Cogan - SAMHSA News- What military members want civilian providers to know (SAMHSA) |
4 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 7
(1.7 MB)
CRS - DEI in Military Report |
64 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 8
(853.7 KB)
2020 - National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report |
3 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 9
(45.2 KB)
Russell-Kraft - LGBTQ Vets, Uncomfortable With VA, Look To Each Other For Mental Health Care - Task & Purpose |
2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 10
(597.7 KB)
Penn - "Son, Men Don’t Get Raped" - GQ |
14 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 11
(572.8 KB)
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE SWEET ARMY CULTURE SCALE (SACS)e |
145 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 12
(509.3 KB)
America's Wars |
2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 13
(134.6 KB)
Vasterling et al - PTSD Iraq basline deployment post factors |
11 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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Supplemental Handout 14
(696.9 KB)
Vespa - American Community Survey Report - Those Who Served- America’s Veterans From World War II to the War on Terror |
18 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Reference List (217.2 KB) | 10 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Retired Research Professor at the UB School of Social Work
Co-Director of the Instititue on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
Combat Disabled Vietnam Veteran
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.
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.
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.
Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.
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.