OCTH 759 - Trauma Informed Care: Pediatrics

3 cr

Description In this course, students will recognize the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, multiple home placements, and violence. This course will foster a greater understanding of trauma informed care and child traumatic stress. Students will explore the biopsychosocial foundation of development, explore research-based interventions, and learn to empower families to promote healing and help children return to their natural developmental trajectory. Additionally, topics pertaining to secondary trauma and generational trauma will be explored.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Registration Restriction: Instructor permission required.

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