Professional development training to advance your social work and human service
career
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Tags: ITTIC Self-Study
Hybrid: Recorded video online activity and reading-based online activity.
This online 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).
It is well-established that students who experience trauma are more likely to have increased absenteeism, outsized reactions to everyday classroom situations, lower academic performance, more suspensions and expulsions, and higher rates of behavioral referals than students who do not endorse experiencing trauma. School systems that make efforts to implement trauma-informed and trauma-responsive educational practices support a myriad of positive experiences and outcomes at the individual, family, school, and community level that, in turn, contribute to building resilience, fostering growth, and optimizing wellness at all of these levels. This course offers a foundation of information regarding implementing Trauma-Informed Care in ways that support such experiences and outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Target Audience: This course is appropriate for all staff, volunteers, and others who engage with a school system -- including but not limited to principals, teachers, superintendants, nurses, bus drivers, school resource officers, custodians, paraprofessionals, administration, social workers, guidance counselors, aides, as well as school board and other committee members -- that seek further information on implementing 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: 4
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: 4
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: 4
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: 4
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: 4
| PowerPoint Slides (2.6 MB) | 25 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 1 (134.4 KB) | 16 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 2 (1.7 MB) | 19 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 3 (380.4 KB) | 8 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Required Reading 4 (1.3 MB) | 11 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Optional Education/Schools Reading 1 (1.6 MB) | 18 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Optional Education/Schools Reading 2 (9.5 MB) | 6 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Optional Education/Schools Reading 3 (845.4 KB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Optional Podcast #1: Data-Driven Trauma-Informed Education |
| Optional Podcast #2: Trauma-Informed Tools for Teachers |
| Reference List (105.5 KB) | 2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Lisa is currently the Associate Director of the Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care and an adjunct instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of Buffalo. A graduate of UB, she has over twenty years experience providing leadership and clinical services through her work in non-profit agencies in WNY and Baltimore, MD. Lisa is passionate about working with organizations to develop an understanding of the impact of trauma and strategies to enhance service delivery. In her role with ITTIC, she has trained educators, health-care workers, police officers and employees of government agencies on trauma-informed practices and workforce wellness.
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.
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.
Self-Study Courses: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by email and request a refund.