This micro-credential leads directly on from Beyond Trauma-Informed Part A which must be completed prior to this  Micro-credential. The micro-credential examines specific trauma- informed strategies aligned with the needs within various sectors and organisations. It explores physical, policy and practice environments associated with trauma and psychological risks, prevention and healing. Students will identify multi-level frameworks to facilitate trauma-informed approaches and strategies to advocate for and advance evidence-based trauma-informed knowledge and skills within organisations and communities. Additional facilitated discussions include student experiences of facilitating trauma-informed practices in their workplace/community, barriers and challenges faced and facilitators to change.

Students completing this course will be able to; 1) generate appropriate and practical evidence-based specific trauma- informed strategies aligned with the needs of a relevant organisation/community, 2) create a conceptual multi-level framework (model) to facilitate the creation of a trauma-informed organisation/community, and 3) provide basic evidence- based trauma-informed education within a relevant organisation/community group. 

This course incorporates a multi-disciplinary perspective to generate transferrable knowledge and skills. This micro-credential is appropriate for those who are passionate and enthusiastic about creating positive change within teams, organisations, and communities.

 

Upon successful completion, you'll receive:

• Three PD Points - stackable for unspecified academic credit in award courses
• A Certificate of Achievement
• A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials

Delivery mode

On campus

Course dates

29  March 2027 - 14 May  2027 [MC-1H]
20  September 2027 - 01 November  2027 [MC-3H]

Registrations will open in November 2026

 

Duration

Six weeks

Effort

Total  75 hours including: 

6 x in person 2.5 hours workshops. 

Personal study and assessments additional average of 10 hours per week for 6 weeks. 

 

Academic Lead

Professor Karen Martin

Cost

$1100 inc GST

 

Critical information summary

IHSTM502 Advancing Trauma-Informed Practice (Part B) [PDF 241KB]

 

  

Why study this course?

 With growing demand for trauma-informed, responsive and preventive services and care across sectors, this course equips learners with practical, evidence-informed strategies to foster more supportive environments. The course goes beyond trauma- informed practice concepts; it provides deep contextual understanding of approaching in responding to trauma and psychological distress using the latest research evidence. Social, environmental and physical environments associated with trauma and psychological distress vulnerabilities, healing and prevention are explored. Aligning with current policy directions, this course will enhance sought after-professional capabilities in creating trauma-informed and psychosocially safe environments appropriate to multiple sectors and populations. 

Who should study this course?

This micro-credential has been developed for those wanting to deepen, strengthen and expand their knowledge and understanding about trauma and psychological distress. The micro-credential  is ideal for practitioners such as teachers (early childhood, school and tertiary), nurses, occupational therapists (and other allied health professionals) as well leaders and policy makers working with children, adolescents, or adults in stressful settings.

It suits those seeking deep knowledge about preventing and responding to trauma and psychological distress and wishing to enhance their skills, educate others and to help embed trauma-informed practices in their organisations/communities.

If you are passionate about learning more about trauma-informed practice including how to respond, prevent and support individuals and communities who have or are suffering, this course is for you.

Students must have completed Beyond Trauma-Informed (Part A) to enrol in this course.

 

Students will need to be able to read and comprehend health and social research as well as basic policy and practice concepts. It is recommended students have an undergraduate degree (for example health, social work, education, psychology, public health, medicine, health promotion, social sciences, justice, policing or related discipline) or substantial industry experience. This will assist their understanding of the extended learning resources and assessment requirements needed of this course. Students are encouraged to liaise with the Unit Coordinator to establish if the course is suitable for them.
 What's next after this course?
Graduates can apply their learning in education, health, justice, and community sectors. This micro-credential may contribute to further study in related fields and supports professional development in trauma-informed leadership and policy.