Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa (Level 4)
Public Health
A course by
Careerforce
Recognises the skills and knowledge required to understand and support suicide prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand, ideal for support workers in health and wellbeing sectors.
NZ$300
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Explain suicide and suicidal ideation
Explain suicide and suicidal ideation in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Recognise causes and prevalence
Identify causes of suicide and understand the prevalence in New Zealand.
About This Course
This Level 4 micro-credential develops and recognises skills and knowledge around suicide prevention in an Aotearoa New Zealand context. Learners develop an understanding of suicide and suicidal ideation, causes and prevalence, available supports, legal obligations, impacts on workers, and postvention approaches. Learning is completed online via Careerforce's Aka Toi platform or through the Le Va Lifekeepers programme.
Course Content
- Understanding suicide and suicidal ideation in Aotearoa
- Causes and prevalence of suicide
- Roles of natural, local, and national supports
- Procedures in local suicide prevention strategies
- Response types and approaches for persons experiencing suicidal ideation
- Postvention roles and supporting the bereaved
- Legal obligations and role boundaries
- Self-care for support workers and understanding impacts
Entry Requirements
Learners must be working in a relevant sector
Reasonable computer literacy (assessments are only offered online via Aka Toi)
Build towards these roles
Support Worker in health and wellbeing sectorRoles in mental health, addiction, youth work, disability, aged care, community or residential care
Build skills in these industries
Aged CareDisability SupportHealthcare ServicesHome & Community SupportMental Health & Addiction Support
