Adverse Childhood Experiences Courses and Certifications

Stanford Medcast Episode 31: Pediatric Pulse Mini-Series: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

A pediatric-focused discussion of adverse childhood experiences, covering risk factors, outcomes, screening, trauma treatment, and prevention strategies.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Laying the Groundwork: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their Impact

An introduction to adverse childhood experiences, trauma-informed care, and basic strategies for supporting children and families.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

WVCTSI Project ECHO

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Education

1 rating

Explore the impact of adverse childhood experiences on education and mental health in campus settings.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Link Between Trauma and Substance Misuse: Strategies to Address This in Medical Practice

Explores how adverse childhood experiences and trauma relate to substance misuse, using a medical case to illustrate bias reduction and trauma-informed practice strategies.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Building a Culture of Health Equity Monthly Lecture Series: Adverse Childhood Communication Experiences: Addressing Deaf Health Disparities through Prevention, Early Detection, and Intervention (RECORDING)

Learn how adverse childhood communication experiences affect deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s lifelong health and how prevention, early detection, and intervention can reduce disparities.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

WVCTSI Project ECHO

The Impact of SUD on Early Childhood

Explore the effects of substance use disorders on early childhood development, focusing on key impacts and potential interventions.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Trauma-Informed Care: See the Person, Not the Problem

2017 ratings at Udemy

Learn to see the real story behind behavior, and respond with the compassion that helps people heal.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children

11 ratings at edX

Learn about evidence-based strategies and approaches to preventing and responding to violence against children. Whether you are a practitioner, policymaker, funder or someone who cares deeply about th

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engaging with children and young people

3 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Engaging with children and young people, explores how police engage with children and young people and how this can be approached differently.

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Developing a Trauma-Informed Practice: Four Part Series

1 rating

Applies ACE findings and trauma-informed strategies—including de-escalation, empathy, self-awareness, and stress mitigation—to patient care.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Embracing the Whole Person in Social Work

10 ratings at edX

This course will explore trauma and wellness from a holistic, systems approach, emphasizing connections, relationships, strengths-based, resilience, post-traumatic growth, and healing and wellness. Co

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Help for the Helpers: Building a Foundation for Trauma Informed Care

A one-hour foundation in trauma-informed care explains how traumatic stress affects the body and brain, with practical strategies, de-escalation tips, and guidance on secondary traumatic stress.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Therapy in a Nutshell

How Childhood Trauma Affects the Brain and Body - The ACES Study

Discover how adverse childhood experiences impact long-term physical and mental health through groundbreaking ACES research, revealing correlations with adult health outcomes and offering insights into trauma's lasting effects.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Trauma Care in Mental Health - The Evolving Landscape

Explore the evolving landscape of trauma care in mental health, covering historical context, risk factors, treatment philosophies, and integrated services for comprehensive patient care.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WVCTSI Project ECHO

Childhood Abuse and Neglect

Explore the impacts of childhood abuse and neglect, understanding its effects on mental health and development. Learn strategies for intervention and support.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video