It is estimated that over 11 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States; over 2.5 million of those immigrants live in California, Arizona, or Nevada. Because many are involved in essential work but do not qualify for most state or federal relief, undocumented immigrants have largely been left to fend for themselves while facing increased economic and health risks.
This course will describe the health status of the undocumented population in the United States and discuss the need for Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) when planning and providing services. It will outline the Trauma-Informed Care model as a way to approach undocumented clients that are facing trauma.
Learning Objectives:
- Define undocumented immigrants and families as a vulnerable population needing specific strategies for care and support.
- Discuss the model of Trauma-Informed Care as it applies to care of immigrants.
- Identify specific interventions to improve the health of undocumented immigrants and their families.
- Create a community model of care for undocumented immigrants that connects the immigrants population to resources on a local and state level that promote their health and wellness.
Duration: ~ 1.25 hours
Continuing Education Information: 1.25 Continuing Competency Credits for CHES; 1.5 credits for RDNs
CHES Provider number: 99036; CPEU Provider number: 21216
Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study
Created/Updated: October 2022
Authors: Patrick Goodman, MC, Priscila Ruedas, BS, Dulce Rodriguez, BS
Subject Matter Expert: Patrick Goodman, MC
Narration by: Dulce Rodriguez, BS
Disclosures: The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.
