Course

Trauma Informed Practices

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Course Code
MHPS 2300
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
9 Weeks
Max Class Size
32
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Course Designation
None
Industry Designation
None
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
In this course students will learn what it means to be trauma informed and the importance of applying it to practice. Students will explore conceptualizations of trauma, including various types of trauma, and will gain awareness of the prevalence of trauma among various populations. The relationship of the trauma experience to mental health and substance use issues will be reviewed, and foundational theory such as attachment theory will support students’ understanding of this complex relationship.
Course Content
  • Historical and contemporary realities of Indigenous Peoples
  • Truth and Reconciliation
  • Concepts of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, disorders of extreme stress and changes to trauma-stress related disorders
  • Trauma Informed Care philosophy
  • Cultural safety and cultural humility

 

Learning Activities

In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, group work, case studies, and team-based exercises.

Means of Assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.

This course is a graded course, not a mastery course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify historical key events in the colonization of Indigenous Peoples in Canadian History;
  2. Illustrate the mental health and wellness issues and challenges Indigenous people face;
  3. Understand the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles;
  4. Implement the philosophy of Trauma Informed Care;
  5. Define trauma informed care and develop awareness of the prevalence of trauma among various populations;
  6. Describe different types of trauma, including complex trauma;
  7. Apply theories of attachment to enhance understanding of trauma’s impacts;
  8. Understand and use appropriate trauma informed care terminology (trauma informed practice; trauma and violence-informed care), and identify and apply trauma informed practice principles;
  9. Develop awareness of potential for re-traumatization in healthcare settings, including the experiences of Indigenous and other marginalized populations.
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Students in the MHSU program are required to maintain a passing grade of 65% (C+) in all courses to progress in the program.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for MHPS 2300
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024