Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care

The School of Social Work’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) offers a Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care micro-credential program that awards individuals a digital badge upon completion.

Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care digital badge.

About Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care

This micro-credential focuses on Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), an approach that assumes that an individual is more likely than not to have a history of trauma. TIC recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role trauma may play in an individual’s life — including service staff. Learners can either contract as an organization with ITTIC or complete four online modules, which will provide foundational training on trauma and TIC before responding to a scenario to showcase their skills.

Both options require participants to submit a written response to a case scenario to demonstrate their application of trauma-informed approaches.

Level

Continuing education/ professional education

Average Time to Completion

Less than one semester

Instruction Method

  • In-person training, or
  • 100% online

Who is Eligible

Both UB and non-UB students

Credit or Non-Credit

Not for credit

Focus Areas

  • Trauma and adversity
  • Re-traumatization
  • Trauma-informed responses
  • Trauma-sensitive practices
  • Impact of the work and self-care
  • Integration of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility

Skills Obtained*

  • Career and self-development
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Equity and inclusion
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
Program Contact

For more information about in-person or virtual training associated with the Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care micro-credential, contact Amy Wlosinski at ald5@buffalo.edu.