Course: Foundations of Trauma and Traumatic Stress

This course examines the foundations of trauma and traumatic stress, exploring how individuals, families, and communities experience, respond to, and recover from trauma. Learners analyze historical, theoretical, and diagnostic frameworks for understanding trauma, including the evolution of posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and trauma-informed approaches to care. Emphasis is placed on recognizing risk and resilience factors, ethical considerations in working with trauma survivors, and the importance of self-care for helping professionals. Students strengthen durable skills in empathy, critical thinking, and reflective practice while developing practical competencies in trauma assessment, resilience-building, and intervention planning. 

Course Expectations

This noncredit microcredential incorporates academic content and learning activities derived from graduate-level coursework. As a result, participants should expect advanced material and a level of rigor and performance consistent with graduate-level study.  Participants are expected to complete the required learning activities and assignments established for the microcredential. The course instructor will provide additional guidance regarding participation requirements and expectations.  The microcredential requires approximately 45 hours to complete. To successfully complete the microcredential and earn a digital badge, participants must complete all required assignments and achieve an overall score of 80% or higher.


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