Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment will be a 15 minute case-based presentation with a 1,000 word action plan.

In the case-based presentation, you will explore one of the following in relation to your case study:

• Ethical issues
• Risk taking
• Risk assessment
• Psycho social aspects
• Stress and distress

The presentation will include 10 minutes for the presentation and five minutes for questions.

The 1,000 word action plan will examine how your own practice will be enhanced and developed when supporting suicidal individuals in the future.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards:

BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice, BSc(Hons) Professional Development, BSc (Hons) Professional Studies; MSc Specialist Practice, MSc Professional Development, MSc Advanced Practice.

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

Martin Hember

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 Supporting and Managing Those at Risk of Suicide module, available at level 6 (UZZRXT-20-3) or level 7 (UZZRUS-20-M), will explore prevalence and changing trends of self-harm and suicide, from local, national and global perspectives, whilst examining ethical and legal considerations.

You will analyse contemporary suicide prevention strategies and initiatives, including literature on risk and suicide and the lessons learnt from inquiries.

After successfully completing the module, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of implementing evidence based risk assessments, risk and crisis management plans, in collaboration with service users and carers and colleagues from inter-professional and interagency organisations.

You 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.

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.

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment will be a 15 minute case-based presentation with a 1,000 word action plan.

In the case-based presentation, you will explore one of the following in relation to your case study:

• Ethical issues
• Risk taking
• Risk assessment
• Psycho social aspects
• Stress and distress

The presentation will include 10 minutes for the presentation and five minutes for questions.

The 1,000 word action plan will examine how your own practice will be enhanced and developed when supporting suicidal individuals in the future.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards:

BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice, BSc(Hons) Professional Development, BSc (Hons) Professional Studies; MSc Specialist Practice, MSc Professional Development, MSc Advanced Practice.

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

Martin Hember

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 Supporting and Managing Those at Risk of Suicide module, available at level 6 (UZZRXT-20-3) or level 7 (UZZRUS-20-M), will explore prevalence and changing trends of self-harm and suicide, from local, national and global perspectives, whilst examining ethical and legal considerations.

You will analyse contemporary suicide prevention strategies and initiatives, including literature on risk and suicide and the lessons learnt from inquiries.

After successfully completing the module, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of implementing evidence based risk assessments, risk and crisis management plans, in collaboration with service users and carers and colleagues from inter-professional and interagency organisations.

You 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.

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.

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module