Certificate in Trauma Informed Care
The next intake is September 2025, you can register your interest here
Course Overview
The aim of the Certificate in Trauma Informed Care is to provide the learner with an opportunity to develop the knowledge and understanding of trauma required to competently integrate the theory and principles of trauma informed care into their practice. This course aims to:
- Critically discuss neurobiological, somatic, and attachment theories underpinning contemporary understanding of trauma and the adverse biopsychosocial effects of trauma exposure
- Critically discuss the theoretical underpinnings and structural components of trauma informed care within the context of person-centred and recovery oriented mental health care
- Critically reflect on professional boundaries, scope of practice, and the learner’s responsibility and accountability in the context of applying trauma informed care within their professional practice
This course is best suited to:
- Practitioners engaged in a professional relationship with persons and communities who may have experienced trauma
- Service providers engaged in providing services to persons and communities who may have experienced trauma.
Course Delivery and Modules
This programme will be delivered via live on-line lectures on Thursdays (09.00hrs to 12.00hrs). Students will also be requred to attend DkIT for some face to face workshops (09.00hrs to 16.00hrs).
This timetable is subject to change
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Modules
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Fees
€950
Entry Requirements
Participants must:
- Nurses/midwives, medical doctors and health and social care professionals (HSCPs) and registered with a recognised professional body appropriate to their field
- Currently employed in a professional practice setting in which the utilisation of the course material can contribute to quality care.
- Currently employed in a professional role with a scope of practice which is congruent with the utilisation of the course material within a practice context.
- All applicants will hold a relevant Level 8 qualification.
- Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. (view policy) Learn more about RPL at DkIT
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Ask us a Question
If you have a question about the Certificate in Trauma Informed Care please ask it below and we will get back to you.
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor
Head of Part time Section, School of Health and Science
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ieDisclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
