Train the Trainer
SFA Suicide First Aid
City & Guilds Accreditation Centre
We are pleased to continue the launch of our exclusive 1-day training solution for suicide intervention skills, which has been developed in partnership with the International City & Guilds Approved Centre Suicide First Aid Qualifications. The course has been accredited by City & Guilds of London. Upon satisfactory completion participants attain 6 QCF credits at level 4.
Suicide Prevention in Trinidad and Tobago 2015 – launch of Understanding Suicide Intervention from Nick Barnes on Vimeo.
Course overview:
Teaching the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting, captured in a one-day event accredited by City and Guilds of London. We use only the most experienced suicide prevention trainers to deliver this unique learning experience: for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.
Course content:
- The impact and value of personal and professional experience with suicide
- Barriers that prevent people at risk seeking help
- Prevalence of suicide thoughts and suicide behaviours
- The Signs of Suicide and the Suicide-Safety Guide
- Partnership working and community resources
Methods of delivery:
Taught over 6 hours using tutor facilitated Socratic learning, tutor-led role-play, mini lectures, group work and audiovisual presentations. This is a highly interactive and emotionally engaging learning experience.
Learning outcomes:
– Suicide behaviour; reasons and magnitude of the community health problem.
– Role of the carer in managing suicide interventions; different roles with different people
– Understand approaches and process of suicide intervention including desired outcomes
– Understand the importance of self-reflection and personal impact when working with suicide and people at risk
Pre-training requirement:
No previous experience or training is necessary. Participants will be asked to self- reflect and empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide.
Who should attend?
Multi-sector practitioners including health, housing, social care, education, criminal justice, call centre operators, private, voluntary and public sector workers and community members.
Accreditation
Participants will gain 6 QCF credit points at Level 4 by completing a workbook of tasks that are assessed against the set learning outcomes.
Related courses:
Self-harm and Adults, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Mental Health First Aid
To book email info@suicidesaferlondon.org.uk
