WHAT IS A TRAUMATOLOGIST?

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• Has advanced degree in counseling, mental health, psychology, public health, social work, chaplaincy, and related professions

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• Has a minimum of 15 years of direct service experience providing trauma related services

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• Has demonstrated an extension knowledge of traumatology research

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• Has acquired and achieved proficiency in the neurosciences

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• Has master level knowledge in Adverse Childhood Experiences, Adverse Community Environments, and Adverse Climate Events

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• Has demonstrated proficiency in the 5 crafts across the trauma spectrum

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• Has established mastery in administering, supervising, educating and training in at least evidence based modalities and interventions

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• Has demonstrated capabilities as an educator, mentor, supervisor, and trainer

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• Has received acknowledgement by recognized national and international trauma organizations