OVERVIEW

Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is organized by American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN).

Certificate Program for Implementing an IDT Approach to Trauma-Informed Care
Implementation of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is a federal regulatory requirement, but it is also an approach to care that requires specific staff competency as well as a system of care delivery to achieve the intent of the regulation and provide the necessary support to care for residents who may suffer from trauma. Developed in partnership with AHCA (American Health Care Association), this certificate program is designed to provide education that will assist facility leaders in implementing TIC in their facility with staff who are appropriately trained and competent to care for residents who are at risk for re-traumatization.

Following this on-demand workshop, you will be able to define TIC and describe its six key principles, coordinate the IDT to design a process that supports collaboration for TIC, and identify the necessary areas to implement TIC.

Program Curriculum and Format
This workshop includes eight learning modules and one resource module, which are to be completed in sequential order. Following the completion of each module, you will be able to:
Module 1: Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care

Define TIC
Summarize regulations related to TIC

Module 2: Six Key Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care

Describe the six key principles of a trauma-informed approach to care
Define the Four Rs of TIC
Identify ways to resist re-traumatization

Module 3: Assessment and Care Planning

Define and differentiate screening and assessment of trauma
Apply the three Es (event, experience, effect) of trauma to the screening and assessment process
Identify interview techniques to incorporate into the assessment process
Develop person-centered care plans with the goal of preventing re-traumatization

Module 4: Triggers

Identify triggers and how to abate episodes
Apply interventions to de-escalate situations
Describe examples of triggers and mitigating episodes

Module 5: Interventions

Understand regulations pertaining to psychotropic medications
Describe potential interventions and apply them to real-life situations
Pinpoint areas for monitoring and follow-up related to interventions
Identify areas to evaluate after the implementation of interventions

Module 6: Collaboration

Define collaboration as it relates to TIC
Identify TIC partners for collaboration and coordination of resident care

Module 7: Discharge

Recognize the importance of discharge planning as it pertains to TIC
Describe evidence-based practices and programs for a safe and successful discharge for residents at risk of re-traumatization

Module 8: Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

Identify the areas to implement TIC
Implement processes to support TIC
Utilize these areas to apply practices for providing person-centered TIC

Module 9: Resources

Modules must be completed in sequential order. An online quiz must be completed following each module in order to advance to the next section. The certificate will be earned following the full completion of this program.