Describe how to manage reactions arising from a traumatic event

What this course is designed to deliver.

This Unit Standard will lead learners to acquire knowledge and skill to effectively manage risks arising from trauma and loss in themselves or others. It could be useful for peer counselors, community counselors and managers to understand the debriefing process and to know to refer individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. A manager in the context of this Unit Standard is the manager of a small business and first line managers of business units, team leaders and supervisors in medium and large organisations. The term business unit implies a small business, cost centre, section or department. The Unit Standard was developed as a means of contributing to change in leadership focus and empowering managers to look at people issues. The qualifying learner is capable of: Recognising re Recognise reactions to post trauma stress. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Explain trauma debriefing and the referral process. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Explain possible support strategies. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA