Get Certified
To become officially certified with us, you must apply to the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology for membership, indicating the certifications you wish to achieve, and evidence that you have completed certification requirements. Submit your membership application, resume, and certification requirement pieces to gcatofficemanager@gmail.com.
Here is our certification checklist to find out what you need, which can also be found at the bottom of this page. Once you have attained membership, and supplied the corresponding course completion certificates, your application will be reviewed for certification.
The courses required to obtain Green Cross certification are provided by our training sites, such as the Center for Trauma and Resiliency Studies at Divine Mercy University in Sterling VA, and New Vita Academy of Traumatology in Virginia Beach, as well as FEMA. Most courses may be taken in person, virtually, or asynchronously online. At the completion of each course you will receive a course certificate, which is evidence that you have completed the necessary coursework and earned the corresponding credit hours for your intended certification. Please don't hesitate to contact us at gcatofficemanager@gmail.com, or (571)-302-3486 if you have any questions!
Asynchronous Online Training
Take an asynchronous online training course.
All courses listed here were taped at Regent University. Course material is focused on Green Cross however some discussions will sometimes include spiritual discussions and an opening prayer due to the orientation of the University. As other sites develop online training, those will also be listed on this page in the future.
GCAT Membership
Registration Requirements
1. Completed application and resume submitted to gcatofficemanager@gmail.com
2. Membership Fee of 95$ (55$ if a Green Cross course has been taken within the last month) paid here via PayPal or sent by check to:
Green Cross Academy of Traumatology
c/o Divine Mercy University
45154 Underwood Lane
Sterling, VA 20166
Level 1
Compassion Fatigue Educator (CFE)
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Compassion Stress Management Course
Level 2
Compassion Fatigue Practitioner (CFP)
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Complete level 1
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Compassion Fatigue Practitioner Course
Level 3
Field Traumatologist (FT)
1. CFE and CFT Certification
2. Disaster Trauma Course
3. Introduction to Incidental Command (IS-100)
4. Introduction to Emergency Management for Higher Education (IS-363)
5. Introduction to Individual Assistance (IA) (IS-403)
6. Community Preparedness Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone (IS-909)
7. An introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-700.b)
Level 4
Certified Traumatologist (CT)
1. Complete level 3
2. Assessment and Treatment of PTSD Course
3. Treating Traumatized Children and Adolescent Course
4. Treating Traumatized Families Course
5. Rapid reduction Technique: EMDR level 1 Course or TIR or TFT
- 100 hours of Direct Practice
- 20 hours of Clinical Supervision
Level 5
Master Traumatologist (MT)
1. Complete level 4
2. 5 years full-time or 10 years part-time work in trauma/private practice treating predominantly trauma
3. Grief and Loss Course
4. Psychological First Aid Course
5. Treating Sexual Trauma Course
6. Treating Complex Trauma Course (ex. HEART model)
7. EMDR Level II Course (or similar certificate: TIR, Through Field Therapy, etc.)
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