*This module is open to staff from across SWAST, however please be mindful that delivery of this module may be face-to-face, so some travel may be required. Please contact UWE directly if you have any queries about this.*
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This 20 credit Supporting and Managing Those at Risk of Suicide module, available at level 6 (UZZRXT-20-3) or level 7 (UZZRUS-20-M), will explore prevalence and changing trends of self-harm and suicide, from local, national and global perspectives, whilst examining ethical and legal considerations.
You will analyse contemporary suicide prevention strategies and initiatives, including literature on risk and suicide and the lessons learnt from inquiries.
After successfully completing the module, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of implementing evidence based risk assessments, risk and crisis management plans, in collaboration with service users and carers and colleagues from inter-professional and interagency organisations.
You will recognise perspectives of service users, families, carers and colleagues in supporting mental wellbeing and the principles and practice of recovery, recognising how personal, professional, service user and carer dynamics can impact on partnership working.
Entry requirements
This module is for you if you work in a health or social care setting.
Careers / Further study
This module can contribute towards:
BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice, BSc(Hons) Professional Development, BSc (Hons) Professional Studies; MSc Specialist Practice, MSc Professional Development, MSc Advanced Practice.
Structure
Content
The course syllabus typically covers:
Suicide awareness
- Demographics and epidemiology of suicide, suicidal behaviour
- Groups at risk of suicide
- Suicide and suicidal behaviour across the lifespan.
- Suicide prevention key concepts
- Factors contributing to suicide
Theories related to suicide
- Biological models
- Psychological models
- Social/cultural models
Supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Suicide risk assessment skills
- Characteristics of suicidal thought and behaviour
- Crisis intervention: hospital, voluntary (Samaritans/listeners),
- Principles of engagement and intervention.
- Maximising therapeutic outcome.
- Engaging with a person who has attempted to complete suicide
Suicide bereavement support (postvention)
Learning and Teaching
Lectures, seminars, group work, problem solving exercises, critical review of research and policy, utilisation of prior knowledge, critical reflection and challenge from peers.
Independent work will include pre reading and preparation for assessment.
Study time
A maximum of 48 contact hours will be face to face learning with a lecturer, class room discussion on topics, and smaller group work with fellow students.
Assessment
Assessment will be a 15 minute case-based presentation with a 1,000 word action plan.
In the case-based presentation, you will explore one of the following in relation to your case study:
- Ethical issues
- Risk taking
- Risk assessment
- Psycho social aspects
- Stress and distress
The presentation will include 10 minutes for the presentation and five minutes for questions.
The 1,000 word action plan will examine how your own practice will be enhanced and developed when supporting suicidal individuals in the future.
Level M indicates that you wish to study at Masters level, and Levels 1-3 indicate that you wish to study at Degree (Undergraduate) level.
- UZZRXT-20-3
- UZZRUS-20-M
Attendance days for the course
| Module | Time | Date | Venue |
| SUPPORTING AND MANAGING THOSE AT RISK OF SUICIDE – UZZRXT-20-3 / UZZRUS-20-M |
09:00 – 16:30 | 04/10/2023 | Campus |
| 11/10/2023 | |||
| 18/10/2023 | |||
| 25/10/2023 | |||
| 01/11/2023 | |||
| 08/11/2023 | |||
| 27/11/2023 | Assessment dates students only attend one of these. | ||
| 28/11/2023 | |||
| 29/11/2023 | |||
| SUPPORTING AND MANAGING THOSE AT RISK OF SUICIDE – UZZRXT-20-3 / UZZRUS-20-M |
09:00 – 16:30 | 13/05/2024 | Campus |
| 20/05/2024 | |||
| 27/05/2024 | |||
| 03/06/2024 | |||
| 10/06/2024 | |||
| 17/06/2024 | |||
| 08/07/2024 | Assessment dates students only attend one of these. | ||
| 09/07/2024 | |||
| 10/07/2024
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**Dates, format & timings correct at time of publishing (June 2023). Cohort capacity is managed by UWE, so it is not possible to guarantee run until successfully enrolled. Most up to date information on dates can either be found here or will be available the UWE Dashboard (if you are a successfully enrolled applicant).**
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Deadline for applications: Monday 10th July 2023 at 9am.
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