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Ready to Roll: Trauma-Informed Emergency Preparedness

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$35

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Course Length

4 hours

Delivery Method

Asynchronous eLearning

Category

On-Demand eLearning

Course Summary

Effectively implement trauma-informed emergency preparedness plans by learning to prevent, plan for, and/or respond to existing risks and emergent hazards that may negatively impact staff, children, and families. This course recognizes the importance of preparing for emergencies through a trauma-informed lens so programs are equipped to respond to the emotional needs of those who may have experienced trauma. 

This 4-hour course details different types of emergencies and disasters and explores how different responses are necessary to reduce the impact of trauma on adults and children. During the self-paced online course, participants will be guided through developing a comprehensive emergency plan. 

CEU Credits

0.4 CEUs

CDA Competency Area
  • Content Area II: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
  • Content Area I: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
MN KCF Content Area
  • VII.B: Ensuring Safety
  • IX: Trauma Informed Care
Level

2 (Intermediate)

State Approval
  • MN
Objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

  • Determine what is necessary for a trauma-informed emergency preparedness plan.
  •  Design a trauma-informed emergency preparedness plan, including local and off-site readiness.
  •  Implement trauma-informed emergency responses, including special considerations.
Criteria to earn CEUs:
  • To receive a certificate and CEUs, you must complete all components of this course, including scoring 80% or higher on the review quiz. You can retake the final review quiz and all interactive components as many times as needed.
  • No prerequisites are required. Click here to learn about TSI Training Policies
Required Technology and Logistics
  • Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer.
  • A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have any technical support issues while taking the course, please contact our help desk at 651-233-2263 or institute@thinksmall.org.