Online Level 2 Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention

This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. The knowledge individuals will gain is not sector-specific but can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations.
The suicide rate for men in England and Wales is at its highest rate in two decades. With an "alarming" rise in self-harm also reported in England, it is clear that raising awareness and support around these issues is vital.
The Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention qualification has been designed to examine all areas surrounding these sensitive topics.
Learners will discover how to recognise the signs of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, as well as how to approach an individual they believe is experiencing this.

Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
Unit 2: Recognising the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
Unit 3: Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
Unit 4: Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

Individuals who may find this course useful to their professional life include: teachers, mental health workers, crisis helpline volunteers, support workers, individuals in a safeguarding role, parents or guardians, and others working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm or suicide.
The benefits of this course include:

Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Establish a long-standing career pathway within the education or health and social care sectors
Improve your knowledge of a key public health issue
Increase awareness of this sensitive topic during a time when mental health is of vital concern

Once you have completed this course you could progress onto

• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care
• Level 2 Counselling Skills
• Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
• Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness

Students need to be working at Level 1 English and should have the ambition to progress into further study, or work.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability whilst studying with CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs. You will be assigned a tutor who will make contact with you prior to you course starting and you will have access to MS Teams to communicate with your tutor and support network.
Course work is submitted via our online system and your tutor will mark and return you work to you with feedback