Trauma Informed Approaches (SCQF level 7) PDA
Course code: 415L
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: PDA
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: Perth
Start in: January; September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
This PDA Trauma Informed Approaches (SCQF level 7) allows you to gain knowledge and understanding of trauma, including the causes and impact of trauma on an individual. You will also learn the importance of being an informed practitioner, enabling you to support individuals affected by trauma.
Special features
- Delivered through our virtual learning environment
- Online webinar sessions to engage in professional dialogue and further develop your understanding of the topics being covered
Entry requirements
- You should have qualifications at SCQF level 6 or above, or equivalent
- You should also have demonstrable paid or voluntary experience supporting those with current or prior trauma
You will study the following core modules:
- Childhood trauma
- Organisational approaches to trauma
- Therapeutic approaches to trauma
- What is trauma? An introduction
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (structured)
- You will learn through a combination of video-conference lectures and tutorials, and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
How long will my course last?
- Part-time (structured): 1 years @ 4-8 hours per week
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
- Perth
This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI Perth.
Start date
- September
- January
Fees
For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Funding
It may be possible to use the SAAS Part-Time Fee Grant towards this course if you meet the eligibility criteria. Find out more about this grant here.
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Community learning and development
- Early years and education
- Health and social care
- Social services
Can I progress into further study?
Depending upon prior experience and qualifications, you may wish to progress from PDA Trauma Informed Approaches (SCQF level 7) to the following courses:
- HNC Childhood Practice
- HNC Social Services
- SVQ 3 Early Years and Education
- SVQ 3 Health and Social Care
- BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
- BA (Hons) Childhood Practice
- MA Children and Young People's Leadership and Participation
Apply for Trauma Informed Approaches (SCQF level 7) PDA
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