Suicide Prevention in Aotearoa (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A micro-credential designed to develop knowledge and understanding of suicide prevention in an Aotearoa New Zealand context, ideal for support workers in health, wellbeing, and social service sectors.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 9 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Explain suicide and suicidal ideation in a New Zealand context
Graduates will be able to explain the phenomena of suicide and suicidal ideation within the cultural and societal context of Aotearoa.
Recognise causes and prevalence of suicide
Learners can identify various causes and contributing factors to suicide, and understand its prevalence in the community.
Identify and explain roles of supports
What You're Signing Up For
This micro-credential recognises the skills and knowledge required to develop effective suicide prevention practice within the unique cultural and social context of Aotearoa New Zealand. Graduates will gain an understanding of suicide and suicidal ideation, contributing factors, support systems, prevention strategies, responding to suicidal behaviour, and ways to support others—including themselves—impacted by suicide. It is suitable for support workers in a wide range of settings including mental health, addiction, youth work, disability, aged care, community, and residential care.
Course Content
- Understanding suicide and suicidal ideation in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Causes and prevalence of suicide
- Roles of natural, local, and national supports
- Procedures in local suicide prevention strategies
- Types of response and approaches for persons experiencing suicidal ideation
- Postvention roles and bereavement support
- Legal obligations and role boundaries for support workers
- Impacts of suicide on self and colleagues; approaches to self-care
What you need to know first
Learners must be working in a relevant sector.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Disability Support
Aged Care
Mental Health and Addiction Support
Social Services
Youth Work
Community Healthcare
