Course Title: Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4328 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 110
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS5972C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015 |
Course Contact: Mandy Morrison
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 4065
Course Contact Email: mandy.morrison@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to assess and respond appropriately to people at risk of suicide. As part of the course you will undertake the mental health first aid and suicide intervention and prevention training program.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide |
Elements: |
1. Identify and assess the person's current suicide risk 2. Work actively with the person to reduce the immediate risk of suicide and increase safety 3. Facilitate and strengthen the individual's links to further care 4. Provide further intervention support to resource the individual beyond immediate crisis |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
You will be required to demonstrate your ability to perform a suicide assessment and intervention in-class via a role play.