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Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention — Level 2 Certificate

Health and Social Care

Course ID: 175671

Course Year: 24/25

Course Details

  • Learn more about mental health, the factors which contribute to self-harm and equip yourself with the knowledge to identify those in need of support and intervention.
  • This course is suitable for learners aged 19 and over.
  • The course is delivered fully online and can be completed in as little as 8 weeks.
  • The course if free of charge to adults who meet eligibility criteria.
  • You'll be supported by one of our experienced tutors throughout your time on the course.

What to expect from the course

Unit 1: Introduction to suicide and self-harm awareness
In this unit, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of suicide and self-harm awareness. Explore the factors contributing to these issues, their impact on individuals and society, and the importance of promoting awareness and prevention.

Unit 2: Identifying signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals
In this unit, you will learn how to recognize the signs of suicide and self-harm in individuals. Discover the warning signs, risk factors, and common indicators, equipping yourself with the knowledge to identify those in need of support and intervention.

Unit 3: Principles of suicide and self-harm prevention
This unit delves into the principles of suicide and self-harm prevention. Understand the importance of early intervention, effective communication strategies, and the role of mental health support systems in preventing these tragic outcomes.

Unit 4: Providing support to individuals coping with grief after suicide.
In this unit, you will explore the vital role of providing support to individuals coping with grief after suicide. Learn about the unique challenges faced by survivors, appropriate support strategies, and available resources for helping them navigate through their grieving process.

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Academy Bakery

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Duke Street is also home to The Academy Hair and Beauty salons. They offer generous student discounts on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, at a fraction of high-street prices. These include styling, cutting, perming, highlights, facials, manicures, electrolysis and traditional and homeopathic massage.

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Academy Restaurant

Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.

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Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite

The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.


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Contact us to discuss your application or find out more:

 : 0151 252 3000
 : enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Learners must be aged 19 or over, have at least a Level 1 in English and good IT skills, and access to a PC or laptop.

Fees

This course is only available to learners aged 19 and over.
If you are unemployed or earning less than £33,958.60 a year? You may qualify to join this course for free.
To find out more, contact our admissions team on 0151 252 3000 or at applications@liv-coll.ac.uk.

Fee for24/25 is 811.00
In future years this fee may be subject to change.


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