Microcredential – Increase the Safety of Individuals at Risk of Suicide
This course will equip you with the skills to recognise and respond to individuals at risk of suicide. You’ll learn how to assess suicide risk, build an empathic relationship, and collaborate on safety plans that reduce immediate danger. The course also covers strategies for linking individuals to further support, helping them identify coping mechanisms, and addressing barriers to seeking help.
Course Structure
Unit - Increase the Safety of Individuals at Risk of Suicide
| 1. Identify and assess the person’s current suicide risk | 1.1 Recognise and respond to signs indicating that a person may be considering suicide 1.2 Explore any indications, direct or indirect, that the person may be considering suicide 1.3 Ask specifically about thoughts of suicide whenever there are grounds for concern 1.4 Inform and facilitate the intervention by seeking understanding of why the person is considering suicide and what links them to life |
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| 2. Collaborate to increase immediate safety | 2.1 Build a collaborative empathic helping relationship that acknowledges how thoughts of suicide and the pain behind them may affect their safety 2.2 Listen to what lies behind any thoughts of suicide while affirming and strengthening life connections and safety support 2.3 Work with the person to develop and implement a safety plan that reduces immediate danger to the person and others 2.4 Mobilise access to emergency services when needed 2.5 Comply with all laws, relevant ethical guidelines and policy requirements that affect duty of care and seek any advice from workplace supervisor |
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| 3. Facilitate links to further support | 3.1 Empower the person at risk to make informed choices about further help 3.2 Maintain rapport to encourage discussion of on-going concerns 3.3 Help the person identify coping strategies to manage recurrence of suicidal thoughts 3.4 Determine whether underlying mental health concerns or personal circumstances are present and facilitate access to appropriate help 3.5 Explore possible barriers to seeking or accepting help and develop responses 3.6 Explore what has helped the person survive any previous suicide attempts 3.7 Develop a plan with the individual that includes agreed first steps to access and use informal supports and professional help 3.8 Refer to appropriate professionals as required |
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| 4. Review and report on support provided | 4.1 Document suicide safety plan and follow up action according to evidence informed standards of care and relevant organisation requirements 4.2 Communicate relevant information to work colleagues and other people working with the person 4.3 Reflect on own role in providing support and use learning to enhance future practice 4.4 Identify and respond to the need for own supervision and debriefing |
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
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- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
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How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
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Unemployment
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