Trauma Awareness

Course Details

A traumatic incident can happen at any time, be it at work or at home. This Trauma Awareness course shows how we can handle it? Do we ignore the signs and symptoms? Being able to recognise the signs in ourselves or our colleagues can help manage the process in a way that appreciates and supports the feelings of the individual helping them back to health.

Benefits to you

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand basic trauma management techniques
  • Recognise the symptoms in co workers, family or friends

Course Contents

  • Definition of Trauma
  • Normal responses
  • Management of these responses
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Treatments and support
  • Self care and recognition of own limitations
  • Role plays and/or case discussions

Who should attend?

Anybody who may come into contact with a traumatic incident.