Childhood Trauma (Online) Adelaide University

Overview

The Childhood Trauma (Online) course from Adelaide University has been designed to provide you with specialised knowledge and a deeper understanding of how to work therapeutically with vulnerable children.  

Studying part-time and 100% online, you will complete four courses: 

• Foundations of childhood trauma 
• Principles of responding to childhood trauma 
• Assessing childhood trauma 
• Therapeutic responses to childhood trauma. 

Learn to better understand, recognise and respond to child trauma from abuse and neglect. Explore important topics including neurodevelopment, attachment, trauma-informed care, case planning, referral, assessment and reflective practice.  

Career opportunities:

Child abuse is a complex topic, and understanding and responding to it requires a nuanced approach. The skills gained in the Graduate Certificate in Childhood Trauma will allow you to look at this field holistically and from a trauma-informed perspective. Enabling you to apply your knowledge across a range of sectors and opening specialised career pathways in areas such as child protection, government and human services, social and youth work, education and health. 

If you have an existing role as a police officer, you could incorporate trauma-informed practices to create more positive, supportive interactions with traumatised young people and their families. Already work as a teacher? You might apply your expertise to modify your classroom environment and teaching strategies to better support students impacted by trauma and their families. Or perhaps you’re currently a case worker – you could help young clients, and their families avoid further re-traumatisation by delivering services in a way that prioritises safety and focuses on building strengths.   

Whatever your area of interest, career paths are available in a wide range of sectors including:  

• Child protection agencies 
• Education 
• Family support services 
• Foster care and adoption services 
• Healthcare 
• Juvenile justice programs 
• Research and policy development 
• Victim advocacy services 
• Youth services.