Helping People who are at Risk of Suicide.
This short course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to identify and manage immediate suicide risks effectively and work with individuals to achieve safe outcomes.
Participants will learn to develop clear, actionable safety plans to address any immediate dangers to persons at risk or others, facilitate emergency medical help when needed, and link individuals with further support.
The training is applicable to those in formal helping roles across various community service contexts, accommodating interactions via face-to-face, telephone, or remote communication methods.
Quick Facts
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
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Possible 5 OPD Points
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100% online learning & self-paced.
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Receive an official digital Certificate of Completion, once you complete this short course.
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Have access to IAP's unprecedented Student Support Officers.
Course Objectives / outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify and Assess Suicide Risk: Recognise signs of suicidal ideation and effectively assess the risk to provide immediate support.
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Collaborate on Safety Measures: Establish a supportive, empathetic relationship with at-risk individuals to enhance their immediate safety.
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Develop and Implement Safety Plans: Create comprehensive safety plans that address potential dangers and outline emergency responses.
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Mobilise Emergency Services: Learn how to swiftly access emergency medical and psychological support in critical situations.
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Link to Further Support: Guide at-risk individuals towards ongoing support options and help them build robust coping strategies.
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Compliance and Ethics: Apply skills in accordance with all relevant legal and ethical guidelines to ensure responsible practice.
What You Will Learn:
The course is structured around interactive lectures, case studies, and group discussions, covering the following topics:
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Risk Identification and Assessment
- Recognising signs of suicidal thoughts
- Directly exploring and discussing potential suicide risks with the person
- Understanding and applying legal and ethical considerations in practice
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Collaboration for Safety
- Building trust and an empathic connection
- Listening to and affirming the individual's feelings and experiences
- Developing and implementing practical safety plans
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Crisis Management and Emergency Response
- Procedures for mobilising emergency support
- Legal responsibilities and the duty of care in crisis situations
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Facilitating Continued Support
- Empowering individuals to seek and accept further help
- Identifying and overcoming barriers to support
- Linking to professional and informal support networks
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Review and Professional Development
- Documentation and communication of safety plans and actions taken
- Reflecting on personal practice and learning from each interaction
- Addressing the need for personal supervision and debriefing
Recognition & Associations
Frequently Asked Questions
Upon completion, you will receive your certificate of completion.
Once you have received this, you can submit to your association that you are a member of for the possible OPD points.
For this short course, upfront payment is the only option. You can pay via Visa, Mastercard or Amex. You can also pay by invoice if you'd like a receipt for business purposes.
Yes, absolutely. You can enrol in multiple at one time or you can do them one by one.
Testimonials
Such an inspiring and informative class! Thank you, IAP!
I have completed three courses so far with IAP. They have been transformational to my personal development and my business.
