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Suicide First Aid
One days training

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.

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Course content:

SFAUSI is a one day's training, broken down into four easily digestible 90 minute parts. The programme teaches and practices the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and competently intervene to help create suicide-safety as a first aid approach. 

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  • Two days training, you will gain skills to:
    Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports Practise active listening and empathy Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality Practise self-care
  • Everyone who completes the course gets:
    A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it​ after completing the course A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan​ A digital MHFAider® certificate Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events ​ The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England
  • What is the course structure?
    Learning takes places through a medley of group discussions, videos, workshop activities and case studies. The pace is kept light and easy to follow whilst being incredibly thought provoking.
  • What are the training options?
    In-person classroom training: We currently run in-person mental health first aid courses where individual places can be booked. The classroom format is two days training. See locations at bottom of this web page. ​ Online deliveries: Same training and certificate, delivered via live virtual classrooms- Mental health first aid online ​ Private group training: If you have six or more people to train you have the option to chose your own dates and schedule.
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Suicide First Aid Course Outline

Part 1

  • Introduction to: the day; programme; ourselves and suicide prevention

  • Stigma, Survivors of bereavement by suicide and the Hidden Toll

  • Suicide - the Ripple Effect

  • Intention of behaviour vs outcome of behaviour

  • Possible Causes of Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour

Part 3

  • Meeting the needs of a person who is thinking about suicide

  • Suicide-Safety Guide

  • Recognising suicide and asking about suicide

  • Listening and understanding options

Part 2

  • Population-based approach to suicide prevention

  • Partnership working

  • “I’m So Glad You Told Me” audio visual

Part 4

  • Suicide-safety guide cont.

  • Coping plan

  • Suicide-safety and self-care

  • Future learning

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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.

View our Suicide First Aid course dates here

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