Trauma & Crisis Intervention

This program is designed for individuals from a broad range of occupations and professions who may be required to provide or manage support services following a traumatic event or critical incident.

The TCIN program is beneficial for anyone who works with people who may encounter traumatic incidents including advisors in human resources, schools and post-secondary institutions, first responders such as firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, front line responders such as emergency social services, crisis intervention, victim services, healthcare workers such as nurses, doctors and child welfare workers.

The program can be done predominantly online and completed within a short timeframe.

Program Strengths 

Train with the leading experts in the emerging field of critical incident stress management through the TCIN program. Our leading-edge approach provides the theory, philosophy and practical skills to provide support to those who have experienced a critical incident, as well as innovative, hands-on learning opportunities to practice crisis intervention techniques in a supportive environment and hone your skills.

Throughout the course of the TCIN program, you will learn how to effectively manage traumatic events and the emotional health and safety for those involved.

Our innovative approach integrates various theories, modalities and practices for crisis intervention including one-on-one defusing, psychological first aid, group debriefing, vicarious trauma prevention planning and Critical Incident Stress Management. The program highlights the importance of inclusive, responsive and trauma-informed approaches to supporting diverse populations in crisis, and self-care for one’s own emotional well-being. The program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to offer emotional support to those who have experienced a traumatic event as well as yourself and your colleagues. You’ll also gain the practical core skills to guide people through crisis states.

What You Need to Graduate

Completion of 5.5 of the required credits, attend the training in full, achieve a pass on all courses and the CISM Simulation (CISM-1020). Courses must be completed within four years and full attendance is required. Click here to view the required and recommended courses in the program. 

The required courses one must take to successfully complete the Associate Certificate in Trauma and Crisis Intervention are:

• CISM-1000: Introduction to Critical Incident Stress Management (7 hours)
• CISM-1030 Applied Psychological First Aid (7 hours)

• CISM-1005: Diversity and Trauma (7 hours)

• CISM-1035:  Post-Critical Incident Stress Reactions (7 hours)

• CISM-1050: Vicarious Traumatization (7 hours) 
• CISM-1010:  Defusing and Crisis Management Briefing (14 hours)

• CISM-1015: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (21 hours)

• CISM-1020: CISM Simulation (7 hours) 

Graduates of the Associate Certificate in Trauma and Crisis Intervention can apply for certification with the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS). For more information about ATSS certification visit www.atss.info.

We also offer special interest general enrollment courses listed below in the area of trauma and crisis intervention that are not required for certificate completion, but which provide valuable and important skills and information. The following courses may count towards one’s professional development credits with ATSS. 

• CISM-1040: Building and Participating on a CISM Team (7 hours)

• CISM-1045: Supporting Children and Youth Post-Trauma (7 hours)

• CISM-1025: Managing Responses to Community Disasters (7 hours)

Program Format

The program is a hybrid model of virtual and face to face. Some courses are offered online and some courses are offered in-person at the New Westminster campus. While any student may take the virtual courses without being registered in the certificate, one must be in the certificate program to attend the following in-person classes:

• CISM-1010:  Defusing and Crisis Management Briefing (14 hours)
• CISM-1015: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (21 hours)
• CISM-1020: CISM Simulation (7 hours)

Successful completion of all assignments and full attendance is required. The certificate can be completed in one year; learners have a maximum of four years to complete all required courses.

For upcoming course offerings by date, view our Course Calendar.

Tuition

Tuition is $2494.30.

Note
Each course is paid for separately during course registration.

Additional Fees

In order to successfully complete the TCINAS Certificate, an application fee of $75 will be required to be paid via the BC Education Planner.

Textbooks & Supplies

Course materials are supplied when you attend class. If additional books or other materials are required, you will be advised when you register for the program.

STEP ONE - Apply to the Program

Applications for the Associate Certificate in Trauma and Crisis Intervention (TCIN) are now open. After checking course availability, apply online and submit your completed application form via EducationPlannerBC.

Email 
admissions@jibc.ca

Mail or In-person 
Admissions Office
Justice Institute of British Columbia
715 McBride Boulevard
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4

Phone 
604.528.5632

Important Dates

Click each course at the bottom of this page to see upcoming delivery dates and to register.

Admission Requirements

The courses and certificate are open to anyone. There are no formal admission requirements.

Financial Aid and Awards

Candidates for this program may be eligible for JIBC awards and bursaries.

For more information, contact Student Services.

International Applicants

International applicants are encouraged to contact JIBC's Office of International Affairs at international@jibc.ca.

Q: Who should take this certificate program?

A: Individuals from a broad range of occupations and professions who may provide support to those impacted by a critical incident or traumatic event. The program is beneficial for anyone who works with people who may encounter traumatic events including advisors in human resources, schools, and post-secondary institutions, first responders such as firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, front line responders such as emergency social services, crisis intervention, victim services, healthcare workers such as nurses, doctors and child welfare workers. This program would also be beneficial for those looking to take a new career path post-pandemic.

Q: WHAT IS TRAUMA AND CRISIS INTERVENTION? WHAT IS CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT OR CISM?

A: Trauma and Crisis Intervention consists of a variety of approaches to provide psychological and emotional support to those experiencing stress in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a comprehensive, integrated, multi-component crisis intervention system for managing traumatic events within organizations or communities.

Q: ARE BOOKS AND COURSE MANUALS INCLUDED IN THE TUITION FEES?

A: Course materials are supplied when you attend class. If you need to purchase books or other materials, you will be advised of the details when you register.