Suicide Awareness Online training module

£6.00

This Suicide Awareness online training provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and respond effectively to individuals at risk of suicide. The course explores risk factors, warning signs, communication strategies, and referral pathways, while also emphasising the importance of self-care for professionals working in suicide prevention.
Duration: ~1 hour

Format: Online, self-paced

Certification: Certificate of Completion

CPD Points: 1 CPD point

Access: 6 months from purchase

This module is designed to align with UK mental health standards and equip learners with practical strategies for early intervention and crisis support.
This course is suitable for:

Nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants

Allied health professionals (e.g., occupational therapists, social workers)

Mental health support workers and crisis teams

Community care staff and volunteers

Students in healthcare and social care programmes

Any professional working in roles that involve safeguarding and patient wellbeing
Introduction to Suicide Awareness

Importance for healthcare professionals

Prevalence and impact in the UK

Understanding Suicide

Definitions and misconceptions

Risk factors and warning signs

Assessing Suicide Risk

Screening for suicidal ideation

Risk and protective factors

Assessment tools

Responding to Suicidal Individuals

Communication strategies

Active listening and empathy

Safety planning and crisis intervention

Providing Support and Referrals

Collaborative treatment planning

Engaging support networks

Referral to appropriate services

Self-Care for Healthcare Workers

Emotional impact of suicide prevention

Strategies for resilience and support
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

Recognise the importance of self-care to maintain emotional wellbeing.

Establish and maintain professional boundaries to prevent emotional exhaustion.

Apply practical self-care strategies, including mindfulness, exercise, and hobbies.

Utilise social support systems and professional networks.

Understand the value of supervision and consultation for managing complex cases.

Engage in peer support groups for shared learning and resilience.

Access counselling or therapy when needed for personal wellbeing.

Attend professional development events to strengthen knowledge in suicide prevention.

Continuously review and adapt personal self-care practices.

Apply self-compassion and self-awareness in professional practice.
This course aligns with:

NICE Guidelines (NG105: Preventing suicide in community and custodial settings)

NMC Code of Conduct (2018)

Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007)

Safeguarding Adults and Children statutory guidance

CQC Fundamental Standards

NMC CPD Requirements: 35 hours of CPD every 3 years (including 20 participatory hours)

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