CEU Courses for SLPs Search: 'trauma informed'

An introduction to human trafficking for professionals working in health care settings is provided in this course. Topics covered include important terminology, different types of human trafficking, and the scope of the problem within the United States. Recognizing the signs of and risk factors for trafficking, conducting trauma-informed screenings and resources for victims are also discussed.

Master skills to implement in your practice immediately with Continued Master Class. A comprehensive overview of current trends in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) acute care rehabilitation is provided in this course. ICU liberation, trauma-informed care, diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI), and communication vulnerability, and ways to modify current practice to incorporate these principles, are discussed.

The basics of trauma, including concepts of polyvagal theory, and its impacts on delivery of care are described in this course. Essential principles of trauma-informed care and practical strategies to create a safe, empathetic environment and effectively support clients who have experienced trauma are discussed. Self-care techniques that can be used to improve professional resilience are also presented.

Polyvagal Theory, its evidence base, and its implications for clinical practice - including the provision of trauma-informed care - are discussed in this course. Different responses of the autonomic nervous system and how it can be used to engage the body’s relaxation response are described.

Information about building a trauma-informed culture in the workplace, including steps to prepare staff/professionals for providing trauma-responsive care to children and their families, is discussed in this course. Essential techniques and strategies for use in the classroom are provided, along with ways to help staff who may have experienced or are experiencing trauma.

The definition of childhood trauma, the experiences that constitute trauma in a student’s life, and the concept of trauma-informed intervention are described in this course. Practical, hands-on suggestions are provided for strategies that support students with communication disorders who have experienced trauma, and activities to improve their social and executive function skills.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. This course features assessment protocols for determining language abilities of children with trauma histories and evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention strategies. It discusses the responsibility of trauma-informed speech, language and hearing professionals to advocate for children who have experienced trauma.

This course will review the health impacts of domestic violence, how to build a trauma-informed practice, and strategies for handling survivor disclosures. An effective, evidence-based approach designed for use in healthcare and clinical settings, the CUES model, will be highlighted to promote universal education about healthy relationships. Signs of domestic violence and mandatory reporting will also be covered. This course is designed for healthcare practitioners such as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.