Course Description

Continuing Education Hours: 20

The Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I) is a 20-hour training designed to give the participant a working knowledge of how to engage in the process of trauma treatment. This training is designed for licensed clinicians and individuals with a Masters in mental-health related field. Focusing not only on interventions, but how to sequence the interventions to maximize outcomes. The participant will be eligible for certification with the Trauma Institute International at the end of this training. This training is designed to improve the quality of treatment for those that have experienced trauma. This training also focuses on the active ingredients – the things that are common factors that help all treatment work become better and work more efficiently.

Certification Description

Acquiring this certification means that you have learned the essential components for safely and effectively treating traumatic stress with individual adults. While the certification focuses upon acquiring the knowledge and skills for treating PTSD, those becoming certified with the CCTS-I designation will be able to utilize the information and skills to effectively treat all anxiety disorders. Certification demonstrates a working knowledge of how to engage in the process of trauma treatment, focusing not only on interventions, but how to sequence the interventions to maximize outcomes. Certification ensures the quality of treatment for those that have experienced trauma.

Learning Objectives

  • Compare and contrast evidence-based-interventions, common factors, and emerging trends for effective treatment of traumatic stress

  • Identify the common factors for healing traumatic stress

  • Comprehend the importance of therapeutic relationship and positive expectancy (relational factors) for positive outcomes in treatment

  • Articulate the role of reciprocal inhibition, relaxation, self-regulation, exposure and narrative in the treatment of traumatic stress

  • Understand concept and procedure for enhancing therapeutic relationship as method for increasing positive outcomes

  • Appreciate the potential deleterious personal effects associated with treating traumatic stress

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome and Handouts

    1. Module 1 Overview

    2. Introduction

    1. Module 2 Overview

    2. Contact Information, Contents, and Resources

    1. Module 3 Overview

    2. History of Trauma

    3. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Module 4 Overview

    2. Basics of Trauma - Part 1

    3. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Module 5 Overview

    2. Basics of Trauma - Part 2

    3. Module 5 Quiz

About this course

  • $227.00
  • 68 lessons
  • 20 hours of video content

Course Instructor

Dr. Robert Rhoton

PsyD, LPC, F.A.A.E.T.S.

Dr. Robert Rhoton, Founder of the Arizona Trauma Institute and President at the Trauma Institute International possesses a rich history of experience in the mental health field. Dr. Rhoton has supervised multiple outpatient clinics, juvenile justice programs, and intensive outpatient substance abuse programs for adolescents, day treatment programs for youth and children, adult offender programs and child and family therapeutic services. Dr. Rhoton served as president of the Arizona Trauma Therapy Network from 2010 through 2012. Dr. Rhoton was a Professor at Ottawa University in the Behavioral Sciences and Counseling Department whose primary interests were training counselors to work with traumagenic family dynamics, child and family trauma, and non-egoic models of treatment. Dr. Rhoton is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and collaborates and consults with numerous Arizona agencies fine tuning their understanding of trauma and the impact of developmental trauma on the individual and family. Dr. Rhoton works internationally with organizations to improve the delivery of trauma treatment services.

What Our Students Have To Say

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Tabitha Gray

The knowledge I have gained will be beneficial to me in my career, personal life, and relationships with others. This course has been instrumental in helping me uncover my areas of strength and areas for improvement, all the while keeping me groun...

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The knowledge I have gained will be beneficial to me in my career, personal life, and relationships with others. This course has been instrumental in helping me uncover my areas of strength and areas for improvement, all the while keeping me grounded and humble. I highly recommend this training.

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sonia paz

I have been a therapist for 15 years. I learned so much about Trauma treatment in this course and gained a tremendous amount of knowlege and confidence

I have been a therapist for 15 years. I learned so much about Trauma treatment in this course and gained a tremendous amount of knowlege and confidence

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Great course

Rose Faquir

I am an experience trauma therapist yet I still find there's a lot to learn here because the trainer made it more understandable in a layman terms.

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What This Version Includes

This purchase includes both the full Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I) course and the official certification process through Trauma Institute International (TII).

You will receive:

  • 20 CE hours of trauma training (CCTS-I course)

  • Access to the certification portal

  • A unique coupon code to activate your certification (valid for 1 year)

  • Step-by-step instructions to complete the application, upload documents, and take the exam

  • Certification valid for 1 year upon approval with option for annual renewal


Certification Requirements

To earn the Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I) credential, you must:

  1. Complete the full CCTS-I course within 12 months.

  2. Submit the following to Trauma Institute International:

    • Proof of course completion

    • Proof of a Master's degree/license (or enrollment) in a mental-health-related field

  3. Pass the certification exam (80% passing grade).

  4. Complete the process within 90 days of certification access activation.

Pricing Options

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Refund Policy

Course Refund/Cancellation Policy:

We do not allow for refunds to occur after the completion of the first module of any of our courses. 

  • You will have a 14 day window in which to make a request for a refund, providing you have not completed any of the modules in a given course. 
  • If you believe you have made a purchase by mistake then you can contact us at [email protected]. 
  • Refund requests that come after 14 days of the initial purchases or that come after completing any of the modules will not be approved. 
  • There is an $8 Processing Fee for every refund that we process.


Certification Refund/Cancellation Policy:

At Trauma Institute International, we strive to provide a fair and transparent certification process. Please review our refund policy carefully before making a purchase.

Certification Completion Deadline

  • You have 90 days from the date of purchase to complete the certification process.
  • If you do not complete the required steps within 90 days, your fee is forfeited, and you will need to repurchase to restart the process.

Refund Requests

  • Refunds can be requested within 14 days of purchase.
  • Once you open the examination, refunds are no longer available.

Certification Eligibility & Refunds

  • If you apply for certification but do not qualify, you will not be refunded if you have taken the exam.
  • If you apply for certification, do not take the exam, and do not qualify, you will be refunded and withdrawn from the process.

Processing Fees

  • All refunds will have an $8.00 processing fee deducted from the total refund amount.


If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact [email protected].