What is Trauma Support and Counselling?

Trauma Support is the process of having the relevant knowledge, skills and values to identify clients exposed to traumatic events and provide Trauma Support Services in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events, under supervision of an appropriately trained/registered mental health professional.

Why should I study the Short Course Certificate in Trauma Support and Counselling?

If you have a passion to support individuals, families and communities affected by traumatic events such as natural and manmade disasters, violent crime, accidents and human rights abuses, then you should study Trauma Support.

Please note:This course will not enable you to become a qualified counsellor, but it will give you the skills to offer real trauma support to victims of crimes.

Course Structure

In order to complete the Short Course Certificate in Trauma Support and Counselling students will have to complete the following modules:

• College SA Orientation Pack

• Report Writing (2 Modules)

• The Impact of Traumatic Events (2 Modules)

• Trauma Intervention methods (2 Modules)

• Care for the Caretakers (1 Module)

• First Aid Concepts (1 Module)

For the Programme Outcomes, please click here.

Is the Short Course Certificate in Trauma Support and Counselling the right course for you?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the Short Course Certificate in Trauma Support and Counselling is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.

1. Are you interested in a career in Trauma Support?

2. Do you want to learn more about traumatic exposure and its impact on individuals, families and the community?

3. Do you want to learn more about role and responsibilities of Trauma Support workers?

4. Do you want to learn more about I Trauma Intervention methods?

5. Do you see yourself assessing people's emotional state and circumstances in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events?

6. Do you see providing support under supervision in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events?

7. Would you like to learn more about applying referral skills to facilitate access to other relevant services?

8. Would you like to learn more about applying the principle of "self care" to reduce the incidence of vicarious / secondary traumatisation?

9. Are you interested in studying a course with a College that will provide you with support every step of the way?

10. Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in Trauma Support?

If you answered YES to more than four of these questions , then the Short Course Certificate in Trauma Support and Counselling is the right field of study for YOU. We recommend that you register for the Short Course Certificate: Trauma Supportand Counselling right away!

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

Other courses you may be interested in

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Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.

Assessment and Award

All Students are required to complete Tactics for Winning, and also, to pass all the Multiple Choice Assignments. A pass is any mark of 50% or higher. On completion of the Short Course Certificate in Trauma Support and Counselling, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from College SA and Strategic Investigations and Seminars.

Click here to read more about Strategic Investigations and Seminars

Please note: This course will not enable you to become a qualified counsellor, but it will give you the skills to offer real trauma support to victims of crimes.

Interested? Want to find out More?

If you would like to find out more about the Short Course Certificate in Trauma Support and Counselling, please fill in the short Form and one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information that you need.

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