The Trauma- Informed Care Specialist Certification program from AIHCP provides the necessary skills and knowledge that healthcare professionals need to effectively aid patients or clients currently experiencing various forms of trauma. Our certification program provides the foundation from which you can help individuals process trauma, regulate emotions, utilize techniques to find grounding, and find post-traumatic growth. Trauma-informed care specialists are not just healers; they are also whistleblowers and safeguarders for the abused by helping them find not only healing but also confidence to continue past traumatic events and live their lives in peace. Apply today and see what you can accomplish in your career with help from AIHCP.
Trauma-Informed Care Training Course Requirements & Prices
Before joining our certification program, interested professionals need to have at least one of the following prerequisites for entry:
- A registered nurse currently licensed to practice nursing
- A licensed social worker
- A licensed counselor
- A licensed physician
- A licensed psychologist
- A licensed psychiatrist
- A licensed marriage and family therapist
- Other licensed health care professionals in a human behavior clinical practice with a minimum of a bachelors degree in a related field may be considered on a case by case basis.
You can fill out our qualification review form to see if your current experience and credentials meet our criteria.
The trauma-informed counseling certification program consists of two required CE courses costing a total of $400 and includes the courses below. After completing the courses, there is a certification fee of $220, plus shipping and handling, which includes the official certificate, ID card, and other related documents. Textbooks and other learning materials required for the courses are a separate expense.
- CI 620 – Trauma-Informed Care
- CI 625 – Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in Helping Professionals
Once completed, the candidate can add the “TIC-CSp” credentials to their name, which stands for “Certified Trauma-Informed Care Specialist.”
A Trauma-Informed Care Certification from AIHCP is active for four years, with an option to renew through our health care recertification courses. This involves participation in our courses designed for continuing education for healthcare professionals. Once completed, the candidate can add the “TIC-CSp” credentials to their name which stands for “Certified Trauma-Informed Care Specialist” .
How to Renew Your Trauma-Informed Care Certification
The trauma-informed care certification from AIHCP is active for four years, with an option to renew through our health care recertification courses. This involves participation in our courses designed for continuing education for healthcare professionals. You will need to obtain 50 or more continuing education hours and submit a minimum of 500 hours of practice with your current certification. You will also need to pay $220, plus shipping and handling, to submit your application for recertification.
You can learn more about the full requirements for renewal on our Trauma-Informed Care Specialist recertification page.
Trauma-Informed Care Certification Testimonials
The success of AIHCP’s certifications is thanks to the many professionals who continue to thrive in their careers with our programs. You can read more about the experiences of other healthcare professionals with AIHCP on our Testimonials page.
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care Certification
Trauma- Informed Care Specialists provide a special service to those suffering from multiple traumas, including post-traumatic stress disorder, abusive relationships and experiences, and other kinds of abuse. The concepts and techniques presented in our courses can help individuals not only process and heal from trauma, but they also serve a special role in protecting vulnerable populations from abuse. A trauma-informed care certification enhances any healthcare or behavioral healthcare professional’s resume with added training, knowledge, and commitment to healing and protecting the most marginalized. The role of a Trauma- Informed Care Specialist encompasses multiple components of empathetic care, listening, patience, counseling, healing, and protecting others.
In short, the certification in Trauma-Informed Care from AIHCP can help professionals better provide the care that abused and trauma inflicted individuals need to find wholeness again.
FAQs on Trauma-Informed Care Certification
What are the key benefits of having a Trauma-Informed Care Certification?
Earning a Trauma-Informed Care certification opens multiple opportunities for you and your career. The lessons learned during the program can be passed on to patients and colleagues alike, increasing awareness of new techniques and bolstering your knowledge within the field. The certification also allows for new opportunities in both networking and career advancement, giving you access to higher contacts and better pay.
Do I need to take the continuing education courses or program to achieve my certification?
Yes, our model for certification is designed so that certified members obtain the same educational achievements and have consistency in the knowledge and skills attained. This is because our model focuses on core, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality. There are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required, but this is evaluated on an individual basis.
Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses that meet the requirements for your certification standards?
Each of our certification programs includes continuing education curricula that are designed to meet the full requirements for certification.
Do your continuing education courses have any Board approvals?
Most of our continuing education courses include multiple board approvals. However, the type of approval depends on the professional boards associated with that specialty. You can see the full list on our healthcare CE approvals page.
Is a certification necessary for trauma-informed care?
Patients and peers alike expect healthcare professionals to stay knowledgeable and proficient in the field. Attaining a certification shows that you’ve taken considerable time and resources to stay current on new advancements in the industry and pass on that knowledge in your work. In other words, the certification is a sign of commitment to the profession, and it displays your confidence in achieving the best results for your patients. You can view more information on our post, titled What is Certification?.
Does attaining the trauma-informed care certification mean that I’m certified for life?
Initial certifications are for a four-year period, and you would need to be recertified every four years after that. We strongly believe that professional certification requires you to commit and maintain efforts for ongoing education, learning new skills attainment and constantly practicing in your specialty practice. With each recertification, the goal is for you to learn about new advancements in the field and gain new knowledge that translates to more efficient work that satisfies patients and puts them on a track for long-term well-being.
What is the process for your Certification programs? How do I enter and complete a the certification program?
We have a dedicated page that provides a quick overview of our certification process. It will provide you with good information about the process/phases of both the education courses and application for certification.