Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: HWSS6091C
Course Title: Work effectively in trauma informed care
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5432 - Diploma of Community Services
Course Contact: Bella Kelly
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4109
Course Contact Email: Bella.Kellyrmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care within a service.
This unit applies to individuals working in the community services and health sectors where services are informed by the knowledge and understanding of central trauma, particularly the impact of interpersonal violence.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care |
Element: |
1. Work from a trauma informed care perspective |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply the key principles and practices of trauma informed care 1.2 Promote safe environments and relationships with those affected by trauma, including preventing traumatisation and re-traumatisationin the context of service use 1.3 Respond to disclosures of past and current trauma or abuse using principles of trauma informed care 1.4 Respond to behaviours and distress related to trauma using principles of trauma informed care 1.5 Assist individuals affected by trauma to identify personal resources and strengths 1.6 Recognise the coping strategies and adaptations of individuals who have experienced trauma 1.7 Identify resources and strengths within individuals who have experienced trauma |
Element: |
2. Utilise self-care strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Apply self-care strategies in managing re-traumatisation 2.2 Apply self-care strategies in managing vicarious trauma |
Element: |
3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care in services |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Reflect upon own practice and work environment and identify opportunities to embed trauma informed care and practice in service delivery 3.2 Identify barriers to implementing trauma informed care and practice and refer to appropriate/senior personnel 3.3 Participate in organisation policy development on trauma informed care according to job role 3.4 Identify and participate in strategies to enhance service delivery of trauma informed care 3.5 Invite and respond to consumer feedback on trauma informed practices and service delivery |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include:
Practical demonstrations
Online Discussion Forums, Groupwork and Quizzes
Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
Workshops, group discussion
Peer learning
Guest lecture/presentation
Research activities
Group activities/projects
Simulated workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
Continuation of course from 2024.
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Week 5
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Trauma-Informed Support and Recovery
Trauma-Informed Support and Recovery
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Week 6
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Improving Trauma-Informed Care and Self-Reflection
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Assessment Task 1 due - Knowledge Assessment |
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Week 7
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Assessment 2 Allocated class time for Roleplay and reflection |
Assessment 2 Due Roleplay and reflection ( Murray)
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Week 8
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Assessment 2 Allocated class time for Roleplay and reflection |
Assessment 2 Due Roleplay and reflection (Rebecca) Assessment task 3 due - Professional Practice |
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Week 9
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Assessment 2 Allocated class time for Roleplay and reflection | Assessment 2 Due Roleplay and reflection (Nami) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Overview of Assessment
There are three individual assessment tasks consisting of role plays and short answer questions.
Assessment Tasks
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.
Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment - This assessment task is a set of written questions that allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of working effectively in trauma informed care.
Assessment Task 2 - Roleplay and reflection with three clients - The objective of this task is for you to demonstrate your ability to work within a trauma informed perspective with 3 clients with a mental health condition.
Assessment Task 3 - Professional Practice - The objective of this task is for you to demonstrate your ability to develop and apply self-care strategies, when you are exposed to vicarious trauma and to contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care in services.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix is located in Canvas at the end of each assessment task.
Other Information
You are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes to successfully complete each unit and all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
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