iStudy Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness Level 2 Certificate (Online)
Location
Applicant Type
Adults
Level
Short Course
Subject
Health & Social Care
Course Overview
The iStudy Self‑Harm and Suicide Awareness Level 2 course supports you to develop awareness and understanding of self‑harm and suicide, and how these issues can be recognised and prevented. Delivered through distance learning with online workshops via Microsoft Teams, this course is suitable if you want to build knowledge that can be applied in both personal and professional settings.
During the course, you can explore the key concepts surrounding self‑harm and suicide, including common myths, contributing factors and warning signs. Learning focuses on helping you recognise when someone may be at risk and understand the importance of responding appropriately, sensitively and responsibly. You will also learn about principles of prevention and how support can be offered to individuals who may be experiencing distress.
The course explores how to communicate effectively, how to signpost individuals to appropriate support, and how to support those affected by grief or suicide. This flexible online course supports you to build confidence and awareness around a challenging but important topic.
By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of self‑harm and suicide awareness, prevention approaches and supportive responses, helping you contribute to safer, more informed and compassionate environments where wellbeing is prioritised.
To study this course, you must provide one of the following forms of identification: Valid in-date passport (any nationality), Signed in-date UK photocard driving licence, UK biometric residence permit card, Birth certificate (BUT, if a birth certificate is presented as proof of identification, an additional form of identification such as a signed bank card, utility bill or a letter issued by a government department must also be provided).
We regret that we cannot provide iStudy courses for free to individuals who reside in the following combined authorities:
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater Manchester
- Liverpool City
- North of Tyne
- South Yorkshire
- Tees Valley
- West Midlands
- West Yorkshire
- West of England
You will be assessed on this course through the completion of online modules. As this is a fully online course, you will need good organisational skills and are encouraged to commit around 2 to 3 hours of study per evening to complete the programme within the 6 week timescale.
You will need access to an internet enabled desktop or laptop computer and an active email account. Please note that this course is not compatible with tablets or smartphones.
This course is fully funded and free for learners aged 19 or over who are currently living in England and meet the eligibility and entry criteria. Please note that funding rules are occasionally subject to change.
Please note that we can only offer this course for free if it is completed within 6 weeks. If you start the course and do not complete within this time you will incur a £125 administration fee to cover the costs involved in your sign up. However, providing you do 2-3 hours study per night we are confident that you will complete within the 6 week timeframe.
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