THE ACADEMY IS CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Requirements Prior to Deployment

Green Cross Academy of Traumatology requires that those volunteering to deploy complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s internet-based courses IS-100, IS-700, and IS-396a.  These are free courses that result in continuing education credits. The certificates provided after completing these courses will need to be submitted during the GCAT certification process.  The materials from these courses can also be downloaded.  A final examination needs to be passed in order to obtain the certificate.

THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY

  • INCREASE AWARENESS

    Increase Awareness of Effects of Traumatic Events and Crisis Situations on Human Functioning  

  • LOOK BEYOND PHYSICAL NEEDS

    Enable Professionals to Look Beyond Physical and Safety Needs and also Address Emergent Psychological Needs

  • ESTABLISH STANDARDS

    Improve the Quality of Support and Intervention and Establish Meaningful Standards Among Professionals Across Disciplines

  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

    Provide Information and Training through it’s Educational Resource Center and Premier Speakers Bureau

  • SUrVIVOR TO THRIVER

    Ultimately to Assist Victims to Become Survivors and then Thrivers