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Overview
Why should I take this Micro-credential?
The aim of this Childhood Adversity micro-credential from Trinity College Dublin is to enable a range of professionals who work with children and families to develop a fundamental understanding of childhood adversity and how it can impact the health and well-being of the child. This micro-credential will also provide professionals with an understanding of how to approach their work with children and families in a trauma and adversity-informed manner.
What will I do?
- Engage in online directed and self-directed learning activities.
- Take part in discussions on key issues and peer-to-peer learning groups
- Develop a Reflective Diary Piece
- Develop a case study relevant to your work with children and families
Programme Structure
Learners who complete this 10 ECTS micro-credential will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of childhood adversity and be able to describe how childhood adversity, toxic stress and trauma can impact the life of the child from a variety of perspectives.
- Critically discuss the national and international literature concerning childhood adversity and how current knowledge impacts the learner’s professional discipline and work with children and families.
- Critique current strategies used to identify childhood adversity.
- Critically appraise adversity prevention strategies relevant to the learner’s professional discipline and area of work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of trauma and trauma-informed approaches. Reflect on the application of trauma-informed approaches when working with children and families in the context of the learner’s professional discipline and area of work.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
10 ECTS
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Childhood Studies View 8 other Short Courses in Public Health in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A level 8 (undergraduate) degree in a health or social care-related programme or in an education programme / Or satisfy the course committee that they can successfully complete the micro-credential programme based on evidence of experience working in education, healthcare or social care setting.
- CV & Professional Reference
Tuition Fee
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International
1240 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1240 EUR for the full programme during 3 months. -
EU/EEA
1240 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1240 EUR for the full programme during 3 months.
Living costs for Dublin
1100 - 1800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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