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Work effectively in trauma informed care

Work effectively in trauma informed care

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCMHS007
State Code
AVB63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practice and contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care within a service.This unit applies to individuals working in the community services and health sectors where services are informed by the knowledge and understanding of central trauma, particularly the impact of interpersonal violence.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work from a trauma informed care perspective
  • 1.1 Apply the key principles and practices of trauma informed care
  • 1.2 Promote safe environments and relationships with those affected by trauma, including preventing traumatisation and re-traumatisationin the context of service use
  • 1.3 Respond to disclosures of past and current trauma or abuse using principles of trauma informed care
  • 1.4 Respond to behaviours and distress related to trauma using principles of trauma informed care
  • 1.5 Assist individuals affected by trauma to identify personal resources and strengths
  • 1.6 Recognise the coping strategies and adaptations of individuals who have experienced trauma
  • 1.7 Identify resources and strengths within individuals who have experienced trauma
2. Utilise self-care strategies
  • 2.1. Apply self-care strategies in managing re-traumatisation
  • 2.2 Apply self-care strategies in managing vicarious trauma
3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of trauma informed care in services
  • 3.1 Reflect upon own practice and work environment and identify opportunities to embed trauma informed care and practice in service delivery
  • 3.2 Identify barriers to implementing trauma informed care and practice and refer to appropriate/senior personnel
  • 3.3 Participate in organisation policy development on trauma informed care according to job role
  • 3.4 Identify and participate in strategies to enhance service delivery of trauma informed care
  • 3.5 Invite and respond to consumer feedback on trauma informed practices and service delivery
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC988 CHCPW404A Work effectively in trauma informed care Unit of competency