Course | Self-Harm by Virtual College

Price

Original price: £30.

Description

This CPD-approved online self-harm training course has been created to help people working with children and adults identify the warning signs of self-harm and understand what to do if self-harm is suspected

One of the most essential parts of safeguarding vulnerable people in the workplace is being able to identify and understand self-harm. Children, young people, and adults are all at risk, and with youth mental health problems on the rise, it’s crucial to recognise their signs and tackle them as early as possible.

This self-harm training for staff aims to raise awareness of the issue for anyone who will be interacting with vulnerable individuals in their place of work. Learners will be able to identify potential signs of self-harm, responsibly report any concerns to the relevant authorities, and provide help to reduce the risk of future dangerous behaviours.

What You’ll Learn

Define self-harm and its different forms
Recognise risk factors and who is most at risk
Describe the cycle of self-harm
Outline the indicators of someone self-harming
Describe how to support someone who is self-harming
Explain how to respond to someone who has engaged in self-harm, or could be at risk of self-harming
Outline the two main theories of self-harm – the Early Maladaptive Schema Theory and the Diathesis Stress Model
List the medications available to someone who self-harms
Describe the various forms of therapy that can support those who self-harm

Who Should Take This Self-Harm Course?

This course is suitable for roles where workers are likely to interact with vulnerable individuals. This includes teachers, teaching assistants, social workers, police, volunteers, care workers and school support staff.

This self-harm training is also suitable for all employees (in any work environment) who would benefit from a deeper understanding of mental health and how to support themselves.

Accreditation

The content of this online Self-Harm training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Duration

This online Self-Harm training course will take approximately one to two hours to complete, depending on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session, as progress is recorded throughout.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment and Certificate

After completing all self-harm training materials, you will be able to take online assessment, which consists of 10 questions and has a pass mark of 75%.

Once you have finished all the activities, passed the online assessment and completed the relevant evaluation, you will be able to download and print your certificate.

Suitable for

Teachers
Teaching assistants
Education workers
Social workers
Volunteers
Police officers

Buying More Than 10 Courses?

Virtual College volume discounts are perfect for training teams, you can mix and match most of our courses to make a saving on your order!
10% off orders of 10 or more courses
20% off orders of 25 or more courses
30% off orders of 50 or more courses
40% off orders of 100 or more courses

Course Structure

Definition of Self-Harm
Self-harm behaviours
Responding to and supporting people that have self-harmed
Theories, medications and therapies