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Taking steps to shift an organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, both clients and staff. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that allow clients to feel safe, accepted and understood at all levels of agency interaction- without judgment and exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions. When an organization learns how to provide TIC, they educate the staff about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. Their services allow clients to feel safe, be accepted and be understood by everyone who may come in contact with them. Employees also feel safe and supported.
This program was created by the School's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care.
In January 2020, the Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care released an edited edition of its Trauma-Informed Organizational Change Manual, designed to help organizations and systems plan for, implement and sustain trauma-informed culture change.
Please note that this certificate program does not verify competence in the field, but rather indicates completion of the required training. Acquisition of new knowledge and skills improves your ability to deliver services.
Upon completion of the certificate program, your organization and staff will gain an understanding of:
Cost: The cost is approximately $240 or less for the total certificate (minimum of four courses) program, subject to change. Courses will be added to your account immediately upon purchase.
ITTIC Basics for All Staff Micro-Credential
IMPORTANT: You will not be able to complete the micro-credential until your coursework has been verified, and you have received the final certificate for your Basics for All Staff Certificate Program. You must purchase both the Basics for All Staff Certificate and the micro-credential to receive the micro-credential.
You have the option to add on the ITTIC Basics for All Staff Micro-Credential at the time of applying for the certificate program certificate, or within a year of completion of the certificate. After completion of your coursework, demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the foundations for trauma-informed care by responding to a case scenario and earn the Foundations for Trauma-Informed Care Micro-Credential digital badge by clicking the add-on micro-credential badge.
When you complete a micro-credential program you will earn a digital badge, or a series of digital badges. A digital badge is an icon, but it is not a static image in that it is click-able, and houses information, including the issuing institution, the date earned, the criteria required to earn the badge, and the evidence that shows that you have met the required criteria. Digital badges are dynamic credentials that YOU own, so you can decide how you want to use them. Digital badges can be put on social media sites, added as a link on your digital résumé, embedded in your e-portfolio, and more.
For more information and instructions on how to complete the micro-credential, see the "ITTIC Basics for All Staff Micro-Credential Instructions" tab.
Customer Service Questions about the certificate program? Please email or call 716-829-5841.
Continuing Education Units are listed in the credit tab of each course. Please check before you purchase to ensure the course provides the CEs needed. Links to individual courses can be found on the coursework tab.
This certificate program is open to anyone working in social work, human services, students and others interested in an overview of Trauma-Informed Care for organizations. You do not need to apply to take the certificate program.
If you would like a final certificate, please add this certificate program application and certificate to your cart, proceed to your cart to complete the checkout process. If you are not already logged into your account, you will be prompted to login or create an account in order to complete the purchase.
(Optional) You have the option of adding on a micro-credential digital badge corresponding with the completion of this coursework. To earn a micro-credential badge, you will be required to respond to a case scenario upon completion of the course work, upload your response, and receive credit for your appropriate response. Like the coursework, this response must be completed within 12 months of beginning the program.
Please use the following links to explore the courses in the Trauma-Informed Organization Certificate Program. The entire program can be completed online through self-study courses.
Preview Foundation Courses - complete all three courses.
Preview Elective Courses - choose a minimum of one course, but you make take more.
When you have completed the required coursework, please complete the evaluation in your account. Once the evaluation is submitted, we will verify completed coursework and grant access to your certificate. Please allow up to two weeks for review of your coursework.
IMPORTANT: You will not be able to complete the micro-credential until your coursework has been verified, and you have received the final certificate for your Basics for All Staff Certificate Program. You must purchase both the Basics for All Staff Certificate and the micro-credential to receive the micro-credential.
You have the option to add on the ITTIC Basics for All Staff Micro-Credential at the time of applying for the certificate program certificate, or within a year of completion of the certificate. To add it on when applying for the certificate, select the $25 add on option above before adding everything to your cart.
Upon completion of your coursework, demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the foundations for trauma-informed care by responding to a case scenario and earn the Foundations for Trauma-Informed Care Micro-Credential digital badge by clicking the add-on micro-credential badge.
When you complete a micro-credential program you will earn a digital badge, or a series of digital badges. A digital badge is an icon, but it is not a static image in that it is click-able, and houses information, including the issuing institution, the date earned, the criteria required to earn the badge, and the evidence that shows that you have met the required criteria. Digital badges are dynamic credentials that YOU own, so you can decide how you want to use them. Digital badges can be put on social media sites, added as a link on your digital résumé, embedded in your e-portfolio, and more.
Upon completion of the “Trauma-Informed Organization - Basics for All Staff” coursework, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding in an application exercise.
Step 1: Click on Handouts in the "ITTIC Basics for All Staff Micro-Credential" in your account.
Step 2: Select ‘View’ next to the “ITTIC basics for All Staff Micro-Credential Case Scenario” link.
Step 3: Review the "Case Scenario" and corresponding questions
Step 4: Respond to the questions demonstrating understanding and application of the material from the coursework.
Step 5: Please allow 4–6 weeks for review of your evidence and receipt of your digital badge. You will receive communication via email from ITTIC if there is any additional information required to complete your digital badge.
