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Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

Course Overview

This qualification will provide you with the opportunity to develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) relevant to current or future roles and will equip you with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACEs in practice. Adverse circumstances can impact anyone, but children and young people are more vulnerable than most. They sometimes face difficult circumstances which could include being impacted by divorce of parents, national and international disasters or domestic abuse. These adverse childhood experiences understandably can have a significant and sometimes long-term impact on mental health and future life chances. This will give you the skills you need to support children and young people affected by adverse childhood experiences. You will gain insight into how to strengthen their resilience and empower them to overcome many challenges.

Key Information

Course Length

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Funded Course
Yes

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Unit 1: Exploring childhood and family structures

In this unit you will look at key milestones in child and young person development from 0-18 years of age and how their development may be impacted by various positive and negative childhood experiences. You will identify the role of the family and family structures within society.

Unit 2: Introduction to adverse childhood experiences

The unit will provide you with an understanding of a range of adverse childhood experiences and potential outcomes for children enduring ACEs. It will also help you to understand the role of the practitioner in supporting children.

Unit 3: Understand strategies to improve outcomes for children affected by adverse childhood experiences

In this unit you will learn about the role of the practitioner in supporting children impacted by advisers childhood experiences. You will explore strategies to develop resilience amongst children and furthermore improve their overall outcomes.