Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment will be a 20 minute case-based presentation which will include 10 minutes for the presentation and ten minutes for questions and answers.

The final day of the module includes an assignment workshop, where learners have an opportunity to discuss their ideas with academic staff and peers. Learners will have access to examples of previously submitted work including a recorded presentation.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

Content

The course syllabus typically covers:

Suicide awareness

• Demographics and epidemiology of suicide, suicidal behaviour
• Groups at risk of suicide
• Suicide and suicidal behaviour across the lifespan.
• Suicide prevention key concepts
• Factors contributing to suicide

Theories related to suicide

• Biological models
• Psychological models
• Social/cultural models

Supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts

• Suicide risk assessment skills
• Characteristics of suicidal thought and behaviour
• Crisis intervention: hospital, voluntary (Samaritans/listeners),
• Principles of engagement and intervention.
• Maximising therapeutic outcome.
• Engaging with a person who has attempted to complete suicide

Suicide bereavement support (postvention)

Course Director

Rich Evans

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

This module is for you if you work in a health or social care setting.

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Supporting and Managing Those at Risk of Suicide, available at level 6 (UZZRXT-20-3) or level 7 (UZZRUS-20-M), will analyse contemporary suicide prevention strategies and initiatives, including literature on risk and suicide and the lessons learnt from inquiries.

The module will recognise perspectives of service users, families, carers and colleagues in supporting mental wellbeing and the principles and practice of recovery, recognising how personal, professional, service user and carer dynamics can impact on partnership working.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

At level 6

• explore prevalence and changing trends of self-harm and suicide, from local, national and global perspectives, whilst examining ethical and legal considerations.  
• explore contemporary suicide prevention strategies, exploring the links to risk factors, stress vulnerability, mental health and ill health and initiatives suggesting areas of innovation that could be implemented.    
• reflect on own practice in implementing and evaluating risk assessments, risk and crisis management plans, in collaboration with service users and carers and colleagues from inter-professional and interagency organisations.

At level 7

• explore prevalence and changing trends of self-harm and suicide, from local, national and global perspectives, whilst examining ethical and legal considerations.    
• critically examine contemporary suicide prevention strategies, exploring the links to risk factors, stress vulnerability, mental health and ill health and initiatives suggesting areas of innovation that could be implemented.    
• critically reflect on own practice in implementing and evaluating risk assessments, risk and crisis management plans, in collaboration with service users and carers and colleagues from inter-professional and interagency organisations.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

Lectures, seminars, group work, problem solving exercises, critical review of research and policy, utilisation of prior knowledge, critical reflection and challenge from peers.

Independent work will include pre reading and preparation for assessment.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment will be a 20 minute case-based presentation which will include 10 minutes for the presentation and ten minutes for questions and answers.

The final day of the module includes an assignment workshop, where learners have an opportunity to discuss their ideas with academic staff and peers. Learners will have access to examples of previously submitted work including a recorded presentation.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

Content

The course syllabus typically covers:

Suicide awareness

• Demographics and epidemiology of suicide, suicidal behaviour
• Groups at risk of suicide
• Suicide and suicidal behaviour across the lifespan.
• Suicide prevention key concepts
• Factors contributing to suicide

Theories related to suicide

• Biological models
• Psychological models
• Social/cultural models

Supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts

• Suicide risk assessment skills
• Characteristics of suicidal thought and behaviour
• Crisis intervention: hospital, voluntary (Samaritans/listeners),
• Principles of engagement and intervention.
• Maximising therapeutic outcome.
• Engaging with a person who has attempted to complete suicide

Suicide bereavement support (postvention)

Course Director

Rich Evans

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

This module is for you if you work in a health or social care setting.

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Supporting and Managing Those at Risk of Suicide, available at level 6 (UZZRXT-20-3) or level 7 (UZZRUS-20-M), will analyse contemporary suicide prevention strategies and initiatives, including literature on risk and suicide and the lessons learnt from inquiries.

The module will recognise perspectives of service users, families, carers and colleagues in supporting mental wellbeing and the principles and practice of recovery, recognising how personal, professional, service user and carer dynamics can impact on partnership working.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

At level 6

• explore prevalence and changing trends of self-harm and suicide, from local, national and global perspectives, whilst examining ethical and legal considerations.  
• explore contemporary suicide prevention strategies, exploring the links to risk factors, stress vulnerability, mental health and ill health and initiatives suggesting areas of innovation that could be implemented.    
• reflect on own practice in implementing and evaluating risk assessments, risk and crisis management plans, in collaboration with service users and carers and colleagues from inter-professional and interagency organisations.

At level 7

• explore prevalence and changing trends of self-harm and suicide, from local, national and global perspectives, whilst examining ethical and legal considerations.    
• critically examine contemporary suicide prevention strategies, exploring the links to risk factors, stress vulnerability, mental health and ill health and initiatives suggesting areas of innovation that could be implemented.    
• critically reflect on own practice in implementing and evaluating risk assessments, risk and crisis management plans, in collaboration with service users and carers and colleagues from inter-professional and interagency organisations.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

Lectures, seminars, group work, problem solving exercises, critical review of research and policy, utilisation of prior knowledge, critical reflection and challenge from peers.

Independent work will include pre reading and preparation for assessment.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module