About this course
Course Outline
This course equips individuals with the skills and knowledge required to assess and respond effectively to people experiencing crises. It focuses on ensuring safety, providing immediate support, and referring individuals to appropriate services. This unit is relevant for those working in community services, health, or similar fields, where crisis intervention is part of their role.
This course covers the following:
- What is mental health?
- What is a mental health crisis?
- Duty of care
- Principles of crisis intervention
- Recognising and responding to signs of a person who might be at risk
- ·Providing support to people at risk
- Where to go for assistance?
- Principles of self-care
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations