Lecture: 60 hours
In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, group work, case studies, and team-based exercises.
- Historical and contemporary realities of Indigenous Peoples
- Truth and Reconciliation
- Concepts of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, disorders of extreme stress and changes to trauma-stress related disorders
- Trauma Informed Care philosophy
- Cultural safety and cultural humility
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify historical key events in the colonization of Indigenous Peoples in Canadian History;
- Illustrate the mental health and wellness issues and challenges Indigenous people face;
- Understand the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles;
- Implement the philosophy of Trauma Informed Care;
- Define trauma informed care and develop awareness of the prevalence of trauma among various populations;
- Describe different types of trauma, including complex trauma;
- Apply theories of attachment to enhance understanding of trauma’s impacts;
- Understand and use appropriate trauma informed care terminology (trauma informed practice; trauma and violence-informed care), and identify and apply trauma informed practice principles;
- Develop awareness of potential for re-traumatization in healthcare settings, including the experiences of Indigenous and other marginalized populations.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This course is a graded course, not a mastery course.
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Students in the MHSU program are required to maintain a passing grade of 65% (C+) in all courses to progress in the program.