Trauma Informed Care Certificate Program
Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is a regulatory requirement and an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that achieves the regulatory intent and provides the necessary support to care for residents who may suffer from trauma. At least eight CMS F-tags cover various aspects of TIC making compliance with this critical form of care vital to nursing facility survey success and quality care.
The Trauma Informed Care Training contains simple foundational steps and practical recommendations for implementing a TIC program that can help improve resident outcomes. Individuals will learn how to screen and assess for trauma and incorporate TIC into the discharge process. There also is a focus on building awareness of TIC among staff to help them deliver appropriate care and deliver meaningful activities and other services from a TIC perspective.
This nine-module online course was developed through a joint collaboration between AHCA and the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN). The training is designed to educate nursing home providers and nurses about how to implement TIC in their facilities with staff who are appropriately trained and competent to care for residents who are at risk for re-traumatization.
The cost of the program is $350 for AHCA/NCAL members and $650 for non-members. The program is approved for 5.75 NAB CEs for administrators and 5.10 AANC continuing education hours for nurses.
Members will need to login to ahcancalED with their AHCA/NCAL usernames and passwords to register for the course. For assistance obtaining usernames and passwords, members should e-mail [email protected] with their name and facility contact information.