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Implementing Trauma-Informed Care for Health Care Settings: A Mini Curriculum

   

Continuing Education

This section brings together free in-depth Continuing Education resources for the Professional community concerned with trauma.

Implementing Trauma-Informed Care for Health Care Settings: A Mini Curriculum

  • Date Created: 02/19/2026
  • Time to Complete: 1 hour
  • Credits: ACCME, ANCC, APA, ASWB, NBCC, Other Orgs.
  • Skill Level: Basic
  • Course Series: Clinical Skills Training

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Implementing Trauma-Informed Care for Health Care Settings: A Mini Curriculum Author(s):

Lynette Adams, PhD and Elissa McCarthy, PhD

Description

Veterans have a high incidence of trauma exposure, and the universal adoption of trauma-informed care is integral to working with Veterans across health care settings. Health care workers may benefit from an enhanced understanding of trauma-related considerations when providing services to Veterans as a way to optimize health care utilization and outcomes.

This online course offers health care workers information about the benefits of adopting a trauma-informed approach to care. The authors summarize relevant literature, use case-based examples, and highlight information specific to Veterans. Recommendations for incorporating trauma-informed care into practice across a variety of health care settings are included.

Goals and Objectives

  • Identify at least 3 types of traumatic experiences and recognize common reactions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Describe at least 3 potential health outcomes of trauma and understand how these outcomes can impact health care experiences
  • Describe the broad concept of trauma-informed care and its application in providing services to Veterans
  • Identify at least 3 resources to support trauma-informed care

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