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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Course Summary

Course Name: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Online Course
Duration: 1 hour
Delivery: Online Training Course
Certificate Included: Instant Digital Certificate
Accreditation: CPD Accredited
Suitable For: Healthcare professionals, social care staff, mental health practitioners, emergency service personnel, first responders, support workers, managers, educators and anyone supporting individuals affected by PTSD.
Assessment: Online Multiple Choice Test
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What isPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training provides learners with an understanding of how traumatic experiences can affect mental health, behaviour and daily functioning. The course explores the causes of PTSD, common symptoms, complex PTSD, available treatment options and practical ways to support someone living with the condition.

Learners will gain knowledge of recognising possible signs of PTSD, understanding common triggers, appreciating the impact on adults and children, and knowing when professional medical support should be sought. The training also introduces trauma-informed approaches that help create supportive, respectful environments while maintaining professional boundaries.

This course helps healthcare, social care and workplace professionals respond appropriately to individuals experiencing PTSD and supports good professional practice.

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Who Is This Course For?

This Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training is suitable for healthcare professionals, social care workers, mental health practitioners, support workers, care assistants, nurses, allied health professionals, GPs, occupational health teams, emergency service personnel, police officers, firefighters, ambulance staff, educators, housing staff, HR professionals, managers and supervisors.

It is also valuable for organisations wishing to improve trauma awareness within the workplace and for anyone whose role involves supporting people who may have experienced traumatic events. The course is suitable for induction, refresher training and continuing professional development.

Key Benefits

✓ Recognise the signs and symptoms of PTSD and complex PTSD

✓ Understand evidence-based treatment options and support pathways

✓ Respond more confidently using trauma-informed approaches

✓ Improve communication with individuals affected by trauma

✓ Support safer, more compassionate workplace practice

✓ Enhance professional knowledge through CPD-accredited learning

Course Modules

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Course Introduction

• What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

• Complex PTSD

• Symptoms of PTSD

• Re-experiencing

• Avoidance and Emotional Numbing

• Hyperarousal

• Other Problems

• PTSD in Children

• When to Seek Medical Advice

• Why Does PTSD Develop?

• Treatment for PTSD

• Assessment for PTSD

• Active Monitoring

• Talking Therapies

• Medication

• PTSD and Driving

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe key features associated with the topic
• Recognise common signs that someone may need support
• Understand factors that can affect wellbeing or increase risk
• Communicate in a respectful, non-stigmatising way
• Use appropriate supportive responses within role boundaries
• Recognise situations requiring urgent escalation
• Understand signposting and referral options
• Promote dignity, choice and person-centred support

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“Clear explanations and practical guidance that improved my confidence supporting patients with trauma.”

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“Informative and easy to follow. The treatment section was particularly useful.”

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“Helped me better recognise PTSD symptoms and communicate more sensitively.”

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Why Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training important?

PTSD can significantly affect an individual’s mental health, relationships, work and quality of life. Early recognition and appropriate support can improve outcomes and encourage timely access to professional treatment.

PTSD training helps professionals identify possible symptoms, understand the effects of trauma and respond with empathy rather than judgement. It supports trauma-informed practice, improves communication and reduces the risk of causing further distress.

For healthcare, social care and workplace settings, increased awareness contributes to safer services, better staff confidence and improved experiences for patients, service users, colleagues and the wider public.

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Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training a legal requirement in the UK?

There is no UK law that specifically requires all employees to complete PTSD training. However, employers have legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to protect employees’ health, safety and welfare, including psychological wellbeing where appropriate.

Healthcare and social care providers are also expected to provide suitable training that enables staff to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. Organisations working with trauma-exposed individuals may therefore include PTSD awareness training as part of induction, mandatory learning or continuing professional development.

Providing appropriate training also supports good practice in line with national mental health guidance and trauma-informed care principles.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training FAQ?

PTSD training teaches learners how trauma can affect mental health, how to recognise common symptoms, understand treatment options and appropriately support individuals experiencing PTSD. It promotes trauma-informed practice across healthcare, social care and workplace settings.

The course is suitable for healthcare professionals, care workers, mental health staff, emergency service personnel, HR teams, managers, educators and anyone supporting people who may have experienced traumatic events.

No. PTSD training is not specifically required by law. However, employers should provide appropriate training where staff may encounter individuals affected by trauma, helping them meet wider health, safety and care responsibilities.

The course takes approximately one hour to complete, allowing learners to study at their own pace online.

You’ll learn what PTSD is, how it develops, common symptoms, complex PTSD, assessment methods, treatment options, talking therapies, medication, and how to support someone living with the condition.

Yes. The training includes an introduction to complex PTSD, explaining how it differs from PTSD and highlighting additional considerations when supporting affected individuals.

Yes. After successfully passing the online multiple-choice assessment, you’ll receive an instant CPD-accredited digital certificate.

Although there is no fixed legal renewal period, many organisations recommend refreshing mental health and PTSD awareness training every one to three years or whenever guidance, policies or job responsibilities change.

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UK Regulations And Guidance

Useful References:

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guideline NG116 – Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• NHS – Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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