The Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention Course will help to create suicide safety as a first aid approach in the workplace
Course Content:
- Knowledge to spot the signs of someone who may be thinking about suicide
- Confidence to intervene and help create a suicide-safety plan as a first aid approach
- Skills to offer support to someone in distress or who may be experiencing suicide thoughts
- Knowledge of helpful and destigmatising language when talking about suicide
- A deep understanding of how you would have a supportive conversation with someone who needs to stay safe from suicide
- An understanding of factors that contribute to suicide thoughts
Certification
- MHFA England
- Certification is valid for 3 years, refresher advised after this period
CITB Short Duration Course Grant:
- Tier 1
- £60 on successful completion of the course
CITB Funding:
- The course could be added to a Skills & Training Fund Application