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 ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½Evaluation 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.