Trauma-Informed Certificate Programs

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Social workers and other human service professionals often serve people who have been exposed to some type of trauma. Our programs and courses provide knowledge to help you to work more effectively with trauma survivors.

Our certificate programs prepare you for offering varying levels of trauma-informed care. Use the title links below to open the details on each program.

Online Trauma-Informed Organization Certificate Program: Basics for All Staff

Our online certificate program provides an overview for organizations in creating a trauma-informed environment. The coursework can be applied as elective hours to our Trauma-Informed Certificate Programs for a more detailed level of study.

Online Trauma-Informed Clinical Foundation

Our online certificate program provides a foundational education in clinical trauma work. The coursework, approximately 42 hours, can be applied to our Trauma-Informed Care & Counseling Certificate Program for a more detailed level of study.

ATTENTION!
We are in the process of updating the foundation courses for this certificate program and have put a pause on purchasing until the updated courses are available. There are many trauma electives available for purchase now that you can use toward the certificate program in the future.

Please email sw-ce@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.

Trauma-Informed Care & Counseling

Our hybrid certificate program — with in-person courses held in Buffalo, New York, as well as online courses — offers an in-depth clinical look at trauma. The program includes approximately 96 hours of coursework; many participants find the online component allows it to be completed in less time.

ATTENTION!
We are in the process of updating the foundation courses for this certificate program and have put a pause on purchasing until the updated courses are available. There are many trauma electives available for purchase now that you can use toward the certificate program in the future.

Please email sw-ce@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.