Self Harm Training – CPD Accredited
Self-harm is far more common than people realise, with many people who self-harm tending to hide their injuries. It’s therefore crucial that you recognise the signs and identify the causes quickly so you can provide the care and support needed, when it’s needed.
Our CPD-accredited self harm training covers not just what self harm is and what it can look like, but also potential consequences of self harm, and how workers in health and social care can support those in their care who engage in these behaviours.
Alongside awareness, the training focuses on practical support. You will learn how to recognise common signs of self harm, how to respond if you discover someone is self harming, and how to communicate in a way that is calm, respectful, and non-judgemental.
By the end of this self harm training course, you will be better equipped to assess risk, provide informed care, and support individuals and carers with empathy and professionalism.
Duration:
40-50m
40-50m
Modules:
15
15
About the course
This exceptional online training resource comprehensively explores self-harm and its surrounding issues, training you to respond appropriately.
Who is this course for?
A ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training.
Self harm training course FAQs
Who is the course suitable for?
The training is suitable for anyone needing induction, refresher, management, or vocational training and whose role involves working with service users who either engage in or are at risk of self-harm behaviours. This includes healthcare and social care workers, team leaders and managers.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course duration is approximately 40–50 minutes and is broken down into multiple modules, allowing you to work your learning around your day-to-day responsibilities – perfect for busy professionals.
Is this qualification recognised by employers?
The Self Harm Training from Social Care TV is CPD-accredited, meaning it is recognised by health and social care bodies and employers across the UK in health and social care. This makes it valuable evidence of professional expertise, development and ongoing learning.
Will I need to sit an exam?
No, those undertaking this self harm training course do not need to sit a formal exam in the traditional sense, but you will be required to complete assessments as part of the course. At the end of each module, you are asked a set of multiple-choice questions. These questions are marked automatically, and you will instantly see your score – meaning there is no waiting around to find out your results.
What does the Self harm Training course cover?
- What is self-harm?
- Why do people self-harm?
- How do people self-harm?
- Self-injury
- Self-poisoning
- Secrecy
- How often do people self-harm?
- Who self-harms?
- Factors which may lead to self-harm
- Self-esteem
- Using self-harm as a release
- Self-harm and mental health
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Prison
- Consequences of self-harm
- Emotional detachment
- Suicide
- Diagnosis & treatment
- Delaying techniques
- Self-harm diaries
- Distraction techniques
- Safer self-harm
- Support groups
- Hospital treatment
- No harm contracts
- Assessment
- Signs of self-harm injuries
- Discovering someone is self-harming
- Responding to self-harm
- Carers & self-harm support
How is the course assessed?
After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.
Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.
