Suicide First Aid®
Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFAUSI)
A course created and licensed by:
The National Centre for Suicide Prevention, Education & Training (NCSPET) CIC.
Giving the theory and practice of suicide intervention skills that can be applied in any professional or personal setting. Our experienced suicide prevention trainers deliver this unique learning experience for anyone who seeks greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide.
The Suicide First Aid® through Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFAUSI) course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
Suicide First Aid® Course Overview
Duration:
One day.
Learning Structure:
Learning takes place through a medley of:
Group Discussions
Workshop Activities
The pace is kept light and easy to follow whilst being incredibly thought-provoking.
Course Delivery:
We offer flexible public and private delivery options to suit your schedule and learning preferences:
In-person classroom
Online via Zoom
Suicide First Aid® Course Outline
Understanding Suicide Prevention
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Explore attitudes, values, and stigma around suicide
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Understand its wider impact on people and communities
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Learn how language and empathy support prevention
Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
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Recognise the stages of suicide response
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Explore how teamwork strengthens safety
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Understand prevention at individual and
community levels
Practical Skills for Intervention
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Spot warning signs and risk factors
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Practise having supportive conversations
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Use a simple 3-step model: recognise, listen, connect
Supporting Yourself and Others
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Learn self-care strategies and boundaries
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Reflect and debrief after interventions
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Continue building confidence and skills
Suicide First Aid® Training Dates
Public Course Dates, Online:
Public Course Dates, London:
Accreditation - optional extra
Accredited by City & Guilds of London, the programme offers the opportunity to attain six NQF credits at Level Four after completion of a further optional module.
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