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Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health - PDC52597

As a mental health care clinician, you are exposed to risks that can have severe consequences for yourself, the consumer and others. This online micro-credential is a must if you are a healthcare worker, as it will introduce you to the concept of assessing and managing risk in a mental health context. As a micro-credential, this course gives you a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display in your profile or share on social media.

DOMESTICINTERNATIONAL
STUDY MODES

Online

Fee

$45

DURATION

2 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

Healthcare clinicians are exposed to risks that can have severe consequences for themselves, the consumer and for others. This online micro-credential introduces the concept of assessing and managing risk in a mental health context.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Micro-Credential

Duration: 2 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

  1. Define risk and risk behaviour
  2. Recognise higher risk groups in terms of potential for self-harm
  3. Identify myths associated with suicide and self-harm
  4. Outline a risk prevention approach to care.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this micro-credential should work in the healthcare profession.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

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  2. Once you have added all the micro-credentials you wish to purchase, you will be directed to the payment gateway and will be asked to "authenticate" your account on our Learning Management System Be Different.  
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