Trauma-Informed Care for the Behavioral Health Technician (5 CE Hours)
- 1 Section
- 6 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
- 5h Duration
Trauma-Informed Care for the Behavioral Health Technician
- Introduction & Objectives
- Module 1: Unveiling the Invisible: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
- Module 2: The Core Pillars: Implementing the Six Principles of TIC
- Module 3: Practice in Action: Screening, Assessment, and Safety
- Module 4: Context Matters: Cultural Humility and Specific Populations
- Module 5: The Cost of Caring: Secondary Traumatic Stress and Resilience
- Post Test: Trauma Informed Care
This comprehensive 5-hour training equips Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) with the essential knowledge and skills to implement Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) within behavioral health settings. Participants will explore the prevalence and impact of trauma, the six key principles of the TIC approach, and strategies to prevent retraumatization. The course emphasizes cultural humility, crisis intervention, and the ethical imperative of provider self-care to mitigate compassion fatigue. Designed for the Florida Certification Board credentialing standards, this course transforms daily practice from a "what is wrong with you" mindset to a "what happened to you" perspective. This course counts towards the 10 hours Elective requirement for BHTs.
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