Trauma Informed Care (Micro-credential)
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About the course
About this course
This eight-week micro-credential includes 150 hours of learning, with an estimated commitment of 15 hours per week.听
Designed for professionals, this course enhances your proficiency in Trauma-Informed Care, equipping you with the principles, knowledge, and practical skills to support people with multi-dimensional experiences of trauma鈥 while also considering the well-being of their wh膩nau.
This Level 7 course challenges perspectives, deepens understanding, and strengthens professional practice. You鈥檒l gain insights into trauma-informed approaches that honour people鈥檚 experiences, empower resilience, and promote well-being鈥攂oth for those you work with and for yourself.
With expert guidance and academic support you鈥檒l develop the tools to embed trauma-informed care into your everyday work as you gain a holistic understanding 听that includes the impact of trauma from a historical and intergenerational perspective in Aotearoa.
Join us in transforming听practice through knowledge, empathy, and action.
or get in touch for more details:
Tara Malone 鈥 [email protected]
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What You鈥檒l Gain
鉁 Comprehensive Understanding of Trauma 鈥 Critically analyse the widespread impact of multidimensional trauma on individuals, considering their physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
鉁 Evidence-Based Decision Making 鈥 Utilise a range of in-depth sciences to inform clinical judgement and decision-making, applying a trauma-informed approach in your professional practice.
鉁 Reflective & Safe Practice 鈥 Critically examine and reflect on your own practice and knowledge to deliver trauma-informed care across health, social services, education, and justice sectors鈥攚hile also ensuring your own well-being.
What You鈥檒l Gain
鉁 Comprehensive Understanding of Trauma 鈥 Critically analyse the widespread impact of multidimensional trauma on individuals, considering their physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
鉁 Evidence-Based Decision Making 鈥 Utilise a range of in-depth sciences to inform clinical judgement and decision-making, applying a trauma-informed approach in your professional practice.
鉁 Reflective & Safe Practice 鈥 Critically examine and reflect on your own practice and knowledge to deliver trauma-informed care across health, social services, education, and justice sectors鈥攚hile also ensuring your own well-being.
Intake Dates
This is an eight week course delivered online with two full-day, face to face workshops on Friday the 12th of September and the 31st of October.听 Starting at 9am.听 Course is eight weeks long plus a two-week study break.听听
| Study delivery | Dates |
|---|---|
| Weekly online classes | Starts Monday 8 September |
| Face to face workshops | 12 September and听31 October 2025 |
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The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in 爆走黑料's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo M膩ori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.