RSPH Level 4 Award in Suicide First Aid

What is suicide first aid?

Suicide First Aid is a recognised training course providing foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively intervene in situations where someone may be contemplating suicide.

This accredited qualification, designed in partnership with the National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training (NCSPET), is designed to help you to develop you to develop a greater understanding and confidence to intervene with people at risk of suicide, and to help create suicide-safety as a first aid approach in the workplace.

Who is this qualification for? 

The Level 4 Award in Suicide First Aid will be valuable for to anyone working in health and social care or in high-risk settings, who is looking to support individuals who may be at risk of suicide thoughts or behaviour.

Key skills 

By completing this qualification, you will come away with practical, actionable understanding of suicide prevention and suicide first aid, including: 

• The causes and prevalence of suicide thoughts and behaviours 

• The role of the Suicide First Aider in managing suicide interventions 

• The application of a suicide prevention intervention 

• How to reflect on the application and personal impact of a suicide interventions 

For full details, read the course specification below.

How long does it take to complete? 

The qualification takes a total of 60 hours to complete, including 16 hours of guided learning, followed by completion of a portfolio of evidence. 

Downloadable documents

How do I apply?