Course Catalogue

Nursing and Advanced Practice

To develop a critical understanding of psychosocial suicide prevention approaches. To critically appraise and reflect on the application of psychosocial suicide prevention approaches in practice.

Outline Syllabus:Evidence base for psychosocial suicide prevention Legal ethical professional aspects of psychosocial suicide prevention Philosophy of risk management Understanding of the influence of risk factors Risk formulation Safety planning Effective person centred care: collaboration/engagement, care, compassion and hope

Module Overview:
This module will help you to develop a critical understanding of psychosocial suicide prevention approaches. You will be able to critically appraise and reflect on the application of these approaches in practice.

Outline syllabus:

• Evidence base for psychosocial suicide prevention
• Legal, ethical, professional aspects of psychosocial suicide prevention
• Philosophy of risk management
• Understanding of the influence of risk factors
• Risk formulation
• Safety planning
• Effective person centred care: collaboration/engagement, care, compassion and hope

Additional Information:1. The programme has taken account of the appropriate levels of the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies (FHEQ) and is aligned to level 7 descriptors. This is reflected in the module learning outcomes. The programme has been informed by the most recent QAA Subject Benchmark Statement: Health Studies (QAA, 2019). 2. The module involves classroom attendance, which is further supported by a range of learning support tools. The module is part time and will run for 8 taught session followed by a written assessment and presentation submission. 3. The criteria for admission to the module require the candidates will have evidence of ability to study at academic level 7, ideally candidates will have a minimum of a degree (level 6). Ideally candidates be in a workplace setting. 4. The final award is a Continuing Professional Development – Suicide Prevention in Adults: A Psychosocial Approach. 20 credits at Level 7. 5. The students will have access to a VLE site and the University's other range of electronic support such as access to the electronic library facilities. The module VLE site reflects contemporary reading lists and links to journal articles. The module VLE site also includes a number of presentations for students to access on areas such as critical writing and library support. The students also have access to the module leader through phone contact, emails and face to face meetings. A module guide is also provided, which guides students to the wider range of support available. Students will have an identified a mentor who will offer tutorial support and guidance in the production of their poster presentation. An Off-Campus Support Gateway is available for students and staff who wish to access LJMU computing and information resources while off-campus. This service is aimed particularly at distance learners, part-time, placement and learning at work students 6. The programme is assessed and run in line with the Academic Framework 7. Attendance is required throughout the module; although some learning material will be available through the VLE site. 8. Validated 2019/20 9. The methods for improving the quality and standards of learning are as follows: • Annual Monitoring Review • Liaison and feedback from the students • Reports from the External Examiner • Programme team ensuring the module reflects the values of the current teaching and learning strategy • Module leader updating knowledge and skills to ensure these remain current and relevant 10. This is a standalone CPD. A specific external examiner will be identified for the module. 11. The approved intake month(s) is Flexible. 12. The programme SIS code is 36361. The CPD forms part of the MA Mental Health (36128; 26129) only.