Working with People who Self Harm across the Lifespan
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| NURS4185 | Nursing | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- NURS4185
- School
- Nursing
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The course will enable students to collaboratively assess needs, risks and strengths of people who self harm. Students will consider:
- self harm in children young people and adults
- lived experiences of people who self harm
- Complex relationship between self harm and suicide
- Risk assessment, management and safety planning
- Interventions to support individuals who self harm
Target Students
The courseaims to target professionals employed within health and social care services who are engaged in working with adults, children, young people and/or their families. This includes Registered Nurses in Mental Health, Children and Learning Disability alongside allied healthcare professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists.
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: Students will be required to submit a written assignment of up to 4,000 words (100% weighting) which presents a critical analysis of the assessment and management of self-harm in relation to their practice setting. This will incorporate a critical evaluation of how they will lead others in this area and support person centred practice
Educational Aims
The aim of the courseis to develop students’ knowledge, skills and values to enable them to effectively support both adults and young people who self-harm and/or are suicidal. It aims to enable students to promote positive attitudes to people who self-harm within their teams and organisations.Learning Outcomes
Critically evaluate their role in assessment and management of self-harm in children, young people and adults
Examine the complex relationship between self-harm and suicide
Apply knowledge to develop formulations to inform decision making and demonstrate influence on development of knowledge in others
Interpret a range of lived experience perspectives on self-harm to promote the delivery of person-centred care, reflecting on implications for students own practice.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safety plans and harm minimisation approaches to practice
Demonstrate analysis and application of theoretical principles to health and social care practice
Demonstrate self-awareness of own attitudes and values and potential impact on working with an individual who self-harms.