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Suicide First Aid
Understanding Suicide Intervention
This 1 day programme provides Learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively intervene in situations where someone may be contemplating suicide.
Duration: 1 Day
In-House Price: From £2995 (plus VAT)
Course Overview
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Teaching the theory and practise of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting, captured in a one-day event accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH). 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.
The Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFA USI) course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
Course Content
Part 1
- Introduction to: the day; programme; ourselves and suicide prevention
- Stigma, Survivors of bereavement by suicide and the Hidden Toll
- Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour
- Intention of behaviour Versus Outcome of behaviour
- Possible Causes of Suicidal thoughts
Part 2
- Suicide – the Ripple Effect
- Population-based approach to suicide prevention
- Partnership working
- Working with attitudes and values
- “I’m so glad you told me” - Audio visual
Part 3
- Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicide
- Suicide-Safety Guide
- Step 1 – Recognising suicide and asking about suicide
- Step 2 – Understanding options
Part 4
- Step 3 – Safeguarding suicide
- Suicide-safety and self-care
- The risk assessment approach
- Suicide and suicide gestures
- Future learning
Course Information
Methods of Delivery
Pre-Training Requirements
Pre-Training Requirements
Taught over 6 hours using tutor facilitated Socratic learning, tutor-led practise session, mini lectures, group work and audio-visual presentations. This is a highly interactive and emotionally engaging learning experience.
Pre-Training Requirements
Pre-Training Requirements
Pre-Training Requirements
No previous experience or training is necessary. Participants will be asked to self- reflect and empathise with a person having thoughts of suicide. There is no expectation on participants to share personal experiences.
Who Should Attend?
Who Should Attend?
Who Should Attend?
Multi-sector managers and practitioners including health, housing, social care, education, criminal justice, call centre operators, private, voluntary and public sector workers and community groups or members.
Accreditation
Who Should Attend?
Who Should Attend?
Participants can choose to register for the RSPH Level 4 award in Suicide First Aid® learning assignment for an additional fee of £95 per person. This involves completion of a written assignment.
Where We Deliver Our Training
Oakwood Risk Training delivers professional training across the UK, supporting organisations and individuals in a wide range of sectors.
Our primary training location is our headquarters at the Hethel Engineering Centre, close to Norwich in Norfolk, where we host a range of in person courses in a dedicated, high quality learning environment.
In addition to our Norfolk base, we regularly deliver training across the UK, including in London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
We also offer on site delivery at client premises, allowing us to tailor training to your organisation’s specific risks, operating environment, and objectives.
