Course Title: Work effectively in trauma informed care
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4352 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Title: Work effectively in trauma informed care
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6091C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2016, Term2 2018, Term2 2019 |
HWSS6091C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2021 |
HWSS6091C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2023, Term2 2023 |
Course Contact: Dianne MacKay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will explore the knowledge and skills required by youth workers to practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care within a service. This unit applies to youth workers working services which are informed by the knowledge and understanding of central trauma, particularly the impact of interpersonal violence.
This unit is delivered and assessed with:
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care |
Elements: |
1. Work from a trauma informed care perspective 2. Utilise self-care strategies 3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care in services |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
. Work from a trauma informed care perspective
1.1 Apply the key principles and practices of trauma informed care
1.2 Promote safe environments and relationships with those affected by trauma, including preventing traumatisation and re-traumatisationin the context of service use
1.3 Respond to disclosures of past and current trauma or abuse using principles of trauma informed care
1.4 Respond to behaviours and distress related to trauma using principles of trauma informed care
1.5 Assist individuals affected by trauma to identify personal resources and strengths
1.6 Recognise the coping strategies and adaptations of individuals who have experienced trauma
1.7 Identify resources and strengths within individuals who have experienced trauma
2. Utilise self-care strategies
2.1. Apply self-care strategies in managing re-traumatisation
2.2 Apply self-care strategies in managing vicarious trauma
3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care in services
3.1 Reflect upon own practice and work environment and identify opportunities to embed trauma informed care and practice in service delivery
3.2 Identify barriers to implementing trauma informed care and practice and refer to appropriate/senior personnel
3.3 Participate in organisation policy development on trauma informed care according to job role
3.4 Identify and participate in strategies to enhance service delivery of trauma informed care
3.5 Invite and respond to consumer feedback on trauma informed practices and service delivery
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment.
Assessment will include:
1 of 4 Knowledge Questions and Answers
2 of 4 Knowledge Questions and Answers
3 of 4 Role Play and Reflection Report
4 of 4 Workplace Portfolio
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
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