PSY 430 Crisis and Trauma Assessment & Intervention

This course reviews the psychological, biological and social origins of trauma and how crises, violent events and natural disasters impact psychological functioning. Students will learn to utilize crisis and trauma intervention techniques, identify when and how to triage, and understand how the individual's background impacts their response to crisis and trauma. Students will also learn about the assessment, intervention and reporting of abuse, suicidality and homicidality. This course material fulfills the BOP 6-hour requirement for Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention.

Credits

2

Distribution

PSY