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Suicide Awareness Training - Course
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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
22 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - £13.99
Assessment details
  • Suicide Awareness (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Understanding suicide awareness can help individuals recognise when someone may be experiencing emotional distress and identify when further support may be needed. Knowing how to approach sensitive conversations, listen without judgement, and signpost someone to appropriate support can be valuable across many personal and professional settings.

Our Suicide Awareness Training course provides an introduction to suicide awareness, prevention, warning signs, risk factors, and supportive communication. Learners will explore common misconceptions about suicide, factors that may contribute to suicidal thoughts, and ways to respond appropriately when concerns arise.

Throughout this Suicide Awareness Training, learners will develop knowledge of how to recognise possible warning signs, approach conversations sensitively, encourage appropriate support, and understand the importance of personal and professional boundaries. The course is designed as an awareness and knowledge-building programme and does not replace professional clinical training.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Gain a solid understanding of the context of suicide in the UK and the importance of suicide awareness.
  • Understand different stressful situations an individual may face in their lives that may increase their suicidal thoughts.
  • Understand stress vulnerability and how an individual’s coping ability influences their response to stressful situations and the likelihood of suicidal thoughts.
  • Understand the impact stressful situations may have on an individual’s mental health.
  • Understand the importance of a conversation with an individual at risk of suicide.
  • Know how to signpost the individual to appropriate support and professional services.

Main Course: Suicide Awareness Training

Free Courses

  • Course 01: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
  • Course 02: Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness Diploma
  • Course 03: Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

[ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course]

Certificates

Assessment details

Suicide Awareness

Included in course price

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Description

Course Curriculum of Suicide Awareness Training

Module 1: Understanding Suicide

  • Understand the context of suicide in the UK and the importance of suicide awareness
  • Understand different stressful situations an individual may face in their lives that may increase their suicidal thoughts
  • Understand stress vulnerability and how an individual’s ability to cope influences their response to stressful situations and the likelihood of them having suicidal thoughts
  • Understand the impact stressful situations may have on an individual’s mental health, the use of helpful coping strategies and how the stressors (and unhelpful coping strategies) may lead to suicidal thoughts
  • Understand the importance of a conversation taking place with an individual at risk of suicide. The learner will be able to identify solutions focused responses
  • The learner will know how to sign-post the individual to appropriate support and professional services

Assessment Method

After completing Course, you will get quizzes to assess your learning. You will do the later modules upon getting 60% marks on the quiz test. Apart from this, you do not need to sit for any other assessments.

Certification

After completing the Suicide Awareness Training course, you can instantly download your certificate for FREE. The hard copy of the certification will also be delivered to your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99.

Who is this course for?

The Suicide Awareness Training is suitable for beginners, healthcare and social care workers, teachers, support workers, carers, community workers, volunteers, workplace staff, and anyone who wants to develop their understanding of suicide awareness and supportive communication. It can also benefit individuals whose roles may bring them into contact with people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

Requirements

To enrol in this Suicide Awareness Training, learners should meet the following requirements:

  • Have a good command of English to understand the course materials.
  • Be self-motivated and committed to completing the training.
  • Have basic computer and internet skills for online learning.
  • Have access to a suitable device and reliable internet connection.
  • Be at least 15 years old.
  • No previous Suicide Awareness Training or professional experience is required.

Career path

Our Suicide Awareness can help you get jobs like:

  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Youth Support Assistant
  • Care Coordinator
  • Peer Support Specialist
  • Health and Wellbeing Officer
  • Crisis Response Volunteer

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