Unit Award Scheme

111123 UNDERSTANDING YOUNG PEOPLE: SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify three definitions for self-harm used by the medical professionals	Student completed work
2	identify four different methods that individuals use to self-harm	Student completed work
3	identify three factors that may cause a young person to self-harm	Student completed work
4	identify four myths in the self-harm community	Student completed work
5	take part in a demonstration of strategies that could be used to reduce self-harming	Summary sheet
6	take part in a demonstration explaining the self-harm cycle	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
7	at least four signs of risks that could indicate extreme distress	Student completed work
8	two examples of how loss affects suicide	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
9	explain the screening instrument acronym PATHOS and its usage in the NHS.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 11 October 2018Level - Level Two