WHAT IS A TRAUMATOLOGIST?

• Has advanced degree and training 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 extensive 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 (critical incidents; emergencies; crises; disasters; catastrophes)

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• Has established mastery in training and education, administration, supervision, and research in at least 3 evidence based trauma modalities and interventions

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• Has demonstrated capabilities as an educator, mentor, supervisor, and researcher in trauma

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• Has received acknowledgment by recognized and respected national and international trauma organizations through certification, board appointment, conference speaking, consultancy, service as an editor or peer reviewer, and publishing