Full course description
This training is designed to help first responders recognize, understand, and respond to the cumulative psychological impact of repeated exposure to trauma and human suffering. Participants will learn the difference between vicarious trauma, burnout, secondary traumatic stress, PTSD, and moral injury, while gaining practical insight into how chronic exposure affects the brain, body, relationships, identity, and long-term well-being. Grounded in current occupational trauma research and emergency services culture, the course emphasizes early recognition, stigma reduction, peer support, and evidence-based resilience strategies that support sustainable careers, healthier teams, and stronger family systems. Earn 1 CE credit upon completion.