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PTSD Awareness Training

Demystify PTSD and build empathy across communities and professions with our CPD-accredited PTSD Awareness Training /

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Last updated: March 2026

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£29.99

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£120.00

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  • Duration: 4h 59m
  • Life Time Access
  • Unlimited Free Retake Exam

CPD Points: 5

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core differences between PTSD and Complex PTSD
  • How PTSD presents across ages, genders, cultures, and marginalised groups
  • Hallmark symptoms such as flashbacks, avoidance, and hyper-vigilance
  • Understand how PTSD compares and contrasts with Acute Stress Disorder
  • Examine the psychological impact of various traumatic events
  • Learn self-regulation tools, including sleep hygiene, journaling

About course

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as accidents, abuse, violence, military combat, or natural disasters. Without proper awareness and support, PTSD can significantly impact an individual’s mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Increasing understanding and early recognition are key to providing meaningful support.

Our CPD-accredited PTSD awareness training is designed to help professionals and individuals recognise the signs, symptoms, and impact of PTSD. Whether you work in healthcare, education, social care, emergency services, or simply wish to expand your mental health knowledge, this course provides structured and essential learning.

Through this detailed PTSD Awareness course online, you will explore the psychological and physiological effects of trauma, common triggers, and how PTSD may present differently in adults and children. The programme also introduces trauma-informed care principles, effective communication strategies, and supportive approaches that reduce stigma and promote recovery.

As part of this professional ptsd training certification online, you will gain insight into recognised guidance and frameworks aligned with organisations such as the NHS. The course emphasises safeguarding, professional boundaries, and understanding when referral to specialist mental health services is appropriate.

Designed as one of the accessible ptsd training courses, this flexible online programme allows you to study at your own pace while earning recognised Free Digital certification upon completion.

By completing this PTSD awareness training, you will strengthen your understanding of trauma, develop greater empathy, and gain the confidence to support individuals affected by PTSD in a sensitive and informed manner. Enrol today and take an important step toward promoting trauma awareness and mental well-being in your community or workplace.

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CPD Service Accredited

CPD Service Accredited

Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.

UKRLP Registered Provider

UKRLP Registered Provider

We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.

AoHT Accredited

AoHT Accredited

We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.

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Course Curriculum

8 sections • 51 lectures

  • Section Overview of Foundations of PTSD
  • What are PTSD and C-PTSD?
  • Who Can Be Affected by PTSD?
  • History and Evolution of PTSD Diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Criteria (ICD- All Criteria)
  • PTSD vs Acute Stress Disorder and Panic Disorder
  • Medical and Social Models of PTSD
  • Highlights of Foundations of PTSD

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We offer a wide range of online courses designed to support professional development across multiple industries, including business, health and social care, health and safety, education, and personal development. All our courses are CPD Accredited, flexible, and fully online.

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