Course Title: Work effectively in trauma informed care
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5397 Diploma of Community Services
Course Title: Work effectively in trauma informed care
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6091C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
VE 2020 (DARD) |
Course Contact: Anne Fitzpatrick
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0329
Course Contact Email: anne.fitzpatrick@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will explore the skills and knowledge required to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, while promoted trauma informed care and learning to develop strategies to address people’s specific trauma needs.
This course addresses the following units of competency;
- CHCDEV002 Analyse the impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
These units are clustered for delivery but assessed separately.
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 4. Maintain safety in practice |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of these course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. By applying these skills and this knowledge you will be able to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, while promoted trauma informed care and learning to develop strategies to address people’s specific trauma needs.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include practical demonstrations, case studies and knowledge questions Full assessment briefs can be found on Canvas.
Grades that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services)