Program Overview

Introduction to Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Course Details

This course introduces learners to the philosophy, perspectives, concepts and terms that are integral to Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM): a specialized mental health intervention with protocols for individual interventions. Learners will acquire a basic understanding of trauma and critical incident stress as well as the factors and vulnerabilities that may contribute to a heightened response before, during and after critical incidents. The course will provide an orientation to practical tools and strategies to provide as critical incident stress interventions. Learners will be introduced to a trauma informed, non-judgemental and inclusive framework for CISM delivery.

Prerequisites

• None

Course Offerings

• Sep 05, 2025
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2025/09/05 - 2025/09/05, Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $250.65
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $3.26
  • International Tuition: $751.95
  • International Learner Services Fees: $3.26
  • Instructor: C. Sinclair
• Nov 14, 2025
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2025/11/14 - 2025/11/14, Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $250.65
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $3.26
  • International Tuition: $751.95
  • International Learner Services Fees: $3.26
  • Instructor: C. Sinclair
• Jan 09, 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2026/01/09 - 2026/01/09, Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $250.65
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $3.26
  • International Tuition: $751.95
  • International Learner Services Fees: $3.26
  • Instructor: C. Sinclair
• Mar 13, 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2026/03/13 - 2026/03/13, Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $250.65
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $3.26
  • International Tuition: $751.95
  • International Learner Services Fees: $3.26
  • Instructor: C. Sinclair

Related Courses

• Theoretical Foundation in Complex Trauma (COUN-5200)
• The Neurobiology of Addiction and Substance Use Strategies (COUN-1156)
• Critical Incident Stress Management & Defusing (CISM-1702)
• Complex Trauma Integrated Project (COUN-5220)
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISM-1015)
• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Simulation (CISM-1020)
• Trauma Informed Practice - Special Topics (COUN-1045)
• Building and Participating on a CISM Team (CISM-1040)