Trauma Informed Care: Healing through Understanding
Course Overview
Episode 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is essential in healthcare as it recognizes how trauma impacts patients' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. In this first episode, listeners are introduced to the foundational principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, and cultural humility. Through discussion and real-world examples, healthcare professionals will gain insight into how trauma shapes patient experiences and how providers can shift their approach to create safe, supportive, and responsive care environments.
Episode 2: Applying Trauma-Informed Care in Practice
Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Episode 1, this episode focuses on practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed care across healthcare settings. Listeners will explore the roles of policy, environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technology in delivering trauma-sensitive care. The episode also addresses common barriers such as staff burnout and cultural misunderstandings, and provides actionable solutions to help professionals integrate trauma-informed practices in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and patient-centered.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the principles and importance of trauma informed care in healthcare settings.
- Identify strategies for implementing trauma informed care in their clinical practice.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of trauma informed care practices and make necessary adjustments to optimize patient outcomes.
About the Author/Presenter
Candace Pierce: DNP, MSN, RN, CNE is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. PIERCE: strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Abbie Schmitt, RN, MSN, is an accomplished Nurse Educator and Author with a master’s degree in nursing from Liberty University. She has a diverse background, including roles in CPR instruction, incident management, nursing education, and clinical practice, demonstrating her versatility in the healthcare field. Abbie holds multiple certifications and licenses, reflecting her commitment to professional growth. Her published CE courses and her dedication to improving healthcare practices underline her significant contributions to the nursing profession.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE 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.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
