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.

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 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.

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards:

The Level 6 module can contribute towards:

• BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care

• PG Cert Health & Social Care

• MSc Clinical Practice

• Professional Development Award
   

The level 7 module can contribute towards:

• PG Cert in Health & Social Care 

• MSc Clinical Practice

• Professional Development Awards

Extra information

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.

For further information

Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158

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)

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 time

A maximum of 48 contact hours will be face to face learning with a lecturer, class room discussion on topics, and smaller group work with fellow students.

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.