Level 2 Certificate in Self Harm, Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Course Code: NPCHS321/1DL
Course Level: Level 2
Study Mode: Online-Learning
Course Type: Adults
Course overview
Explore the complex factors contributing to self-harm and suicide, including risk factors, warning signs and protective factors. Learn evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention, including crisis management and suicide risk assessment. Develop empathy and communication skills to effectively support individuals at risk and promote mental well-being.
This qualification is aimed at anyone over the age of 16 and designed to help educate individuals in how to spot signs of self-harm and suicide early in order to help prevent further harm and advise those in need to seek help.
Topics covered include;
- Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
- Recognising signs of suicide and self-harm
- Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
- Support for individuals when dealing with grief and suicide
This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. The knowledge individuals will gain is not sector-specific but can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations.
Individuals who may find this self harm training course useful to their professional life include: teachers, mental health workers, crisis helpline volunteers, support workers, individuals in a safeguarding role, parents or guardians, and others working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm or suicide
This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self study hours in order to complete the assessments.
Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support where needed.
For more information, please get in touch by calling Susan Goodwin, Health and Social Care Assessor on 01782 254121 or email susan.goodwin@nscg.ac.uk
A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance
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Course Duration
12 Weeks
Course Days
Mixed
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