Needs Statement

The majority of children have experienced at least one traumatic event by age 16. Adolescents who are experiencing traumatic stress need supportive environments and instruction. This module will illustrate how to create an environment where a student who is experiencing traumatic stress can feel safe and learn. 

Target Audience

The target audience for this course includes teachers and other school-based personnel.

Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify signs of traumatic stress. 
2. Identify trauma-responsive instructional and classroom management strategies.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Other
UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour of participation.

Acknowledgement

In collaboration with UKY Healthy Kentucky Initiative.