Trauma-Informed Care for Nursing Home Staff

Who should take this course?

This course is required for all nursing home employees.

Why should I take this course?

• First, it is mandated. Mega Rule 3 requires that all nursing home staff complete a trauma-informed care course. This is to ensure that residents who are trauma survivors receive culturally competent, trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Second, and more importantly, knowing about trauma and how to mitigate it will help you better understand residents’ behavior and how to provide them with the care they need. Trauma is a serious issue that affects more than half the population of the United States. Knowing how to identify a trauma survivor and learn about their potential triggers will help you avoid re-traumatizing them.

What will I learn?

After completing Trauma-Informed Care for Nursing Home Staff: An Introductory Course, you will be able to:

• Define trauma,
• Identify causes and effects of trauma,
• Define re-traumatization,
• Identify factors that improve resilience,
• Define trauma-informed care,
• Describe the benefits of trauma-informed care, and
• List steps to prepare for trauma-informed regulation.

How long will it take?

Allow about 30 minutes to complete the three lessons in Trauma-Informed Care for Nursing Home Staff: An Introductory Course and the final quiz.

What about quizzes?

This course has a final quiz which you may take as many times as needed. The passing score is 80 percent.

Will I get a certificate?

After passing the final quiz, you will be able to download a certificate of completion.