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Trauma Informed Care

About the course

The aim of this micro credential is to develop health care practitioners’ proficiency in the principles, knowledge and practice of Trauma Informed Care, when caring for patients with multi-dimensional experiences of trauma, and their whānau in a health care setting.

This 15 credit programme consists of 150 hours which requires approximately 15 hours of learning per week. This eight week course is offered online over ten weeks, and includes two face to face workshops.

Workshops

April intake (24 April - 30 June). Workshop dates:

  • Thursday 27 April
  • Thursday 15 June

September intake (18 September - 24 November). Workshop dates:

  • Friday 22 September
  • Friday 10 November

Entry Requirements

  • Registered health care professional
  • Regulatory requirements may apply.

Special Admission Criteria

  • English Language
  • Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools or other teaching institutions is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed such test of English Language as stipulated in Policy and Procedure English Language Proficiency.
  • For International recognised English proficiency outcomes for Level 7, refer to Schedule 2 of the NZQA English Proficiency Outcomes.

About the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.

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