Training for Clinic Staff Overview

The PATTeR Training for Clinic Staff aims to develop the competence necessary to implement trauma-informed care (TIC) in practice for all members of the clinical team. This training is comprised of 3 sessions and encompasses practical strategies from evidence-based mental health treatment and parenting and resilience literatures to pediatric care and workflow. 

Begin by watching this short, 2-minute video for facilitators briefly describing each resource as part of the Clinic Staff Training. 

 Facilitator Guide 

Provides a comprehensive overview to help facilitators effectively deliver the training. The guide includes detailed instructions, teaching materials, and strategies to create an engaging and supportive learning environment for clinic staff. 

Download Facilitator Guide

Learners Syllabus

A syllabus that provides specific details about the training, including the purpose, goals and objectives, outline of the training materials, and relevant resources for families and clinicians. 

Training Slides for Facilitators

Training slide deck, divided into 3 sections, also includes speaker notes to guide facilitators in delivering the content effectively. The course is designed as a multi-session series that can be delivered in 1 session or over several sessions. 

Infographics

Designed as complementary resources for learners. The 3 infographics offer a visualization of practical strategies pediatric care providers and clinic teams can implement during clinic visits to foster a trauma-informed environment. 

Overview of a Trauma-Informed Pediatric Visit (For Staff)

Course of a Pediatric Trauma-Informed Care Visit WITH Families

Additional Resources for Staff

Short Complementary Videos 

The 4 short videos serve as essential companions to the training sessions by providing concise and focused content that enhances understanding and retention of key concepts. 

What is Trauma Informed Care?

How to Engage with Trauma Informed Care

Why is Safety Important in Trauma Informed Care?

Why Trauma Informed Care is Important

Evaluation

To assess the effectiveness of the training and to gather valuable feedback, learners are invited to reflect on the training by completing an evaluation survey. 

Learners Evaluation Survey      Facilitators Feedback Survey

Last Updated

05/19/2026

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics