Program Description: This virtual educational activity will provide nurses, social workers, law enforcement,
and emergency healthcare professionals an introduction to trauma informed care, improving
their knowledge and understanding of the impact of emotional and psychological trauma
on stress and behavior. Family Service of Rhode Island will provide an overview of
what trauma is and the negative effects trauma has on symptoms and behaviors, empowering
people to begin assessing the needs of their community and developing champions to
spread this information.
Who Should Attend: Nurses, Social Workers, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, CCRI Allied
and Rehab Health Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Clinical Instructors.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should:
- Have increased knowledge of how emotional and psychological trauma can impact stress,
symptoms, and behavior.
- Be able to provide more sensitive, patient-centered care to patients and members of
the community.
Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Community
College of Rhode Island for 2 Nursing Contact Hours. Community College of Rhode Island
is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast
Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Social Workers: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 2 continuing education contact hours
Other Healthcare Professionals: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Check with your state licensing
board to verify.
This activity is supported by funding from the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health
and Human Services, Healthcare Workforce Transformation Program