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CR6808: Trauma and Frontline Workers

Credit Weighting:	10
No. of Students:	Min 5, Max 80.
Pre-requisite(s):	None
Co-requisite(s):	None
Teaching Period(s):	Semesters 1 and 2.
Teaching Methods:	18hr(s) Workshops; 12hr(s) Tutorials (synchronous tutorials); 175hr(s) Other (self-directed learning (tiered learning content))
Module Co-ordinator:	Dr Orla Lynch, Department of Sociology.
Lecturer(s):	Dr Orla Lynch, Department of Sociology, WAVE practitioners.
Module Objective:	The purpose of this module is to explore, through a range of contemporary literature, a trauma informed approach to examining, preventing and mitigating professional exposure to trauma specific to key and frontline workers.
Module Content:	- Introduction and overview of the module, definition of key concepts as applied to key and frontline workers. - The Neurobiology of Trauma. - Neurobiological approaches to trauma including Hypothalmic-Pituitary Adrenal Axis and HPA axis and Polyvagal theory. - PTSD Development, Symptomology and Treatment pertaining to frontline workers. - Models of Psychological First Aid and Self Care. - Vicarious Trauma and Secondary Stress. - Vicarious Transformation and Post traumatic Growth. - Moral Injury and Distress, and Growth and Repair. - Grief and Loss in the workplace. - Building Resilience. - Reflective Practice. - Trauma Informed Practice.
Learning Outcome:	On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: Understand the neurobiological underpinnings of trauma and trauma symptomology. Identify, differentiate and critically evaluate the various direct and indirect models of trauma that apply directly to frontline workers. Analyse key examples of positive psychosocial approaches to trauma and understand their relevance to frontline practice. Critically examine models of reflective practice. Become familiar with strategies essential for the provision of Trauma informed care.
Assessment:	Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x 2,000 word Case Study, 100 marks; 1 x 2,000 word Essay, 100 marks).
Compulsory Elements:	Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.):	Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module:	40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile:	No Formal Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination:	Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated.

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