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Provide suicide bereavement support

Provide suicide bereavement support

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS018
State Code
AVC59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support for individuals who are experiencing bereavement in relation to suicide.This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and respond to the needs of those bereaved by suicide
  • 1.1 Identify essential immediate and ongoing resources and processes for support of persons bereaved by suicide
  • 1.2 Take pro-active steps to facilitate early access to services
  • 1.3 Identify and use intervention responses to address elevated suicide risk and increase safety
  • 1.4 Develop and document plans that address the needs of the individual, family and community
2. Engage empathically
  • 2.1 Interact with individuals with empathy, sensitivity, professionalism and courtesy
  • 2.2 Identify and respect social, cultural, ethnic and spiritual differences
  • 2.3 Select and use verbal and non-verbal communication approaches that acknowledge the individual’s emotional needs
3. Care for self
  • 3.1 Monitor own stress level in relation to working in the area of suicide bereavement
  • 3.2 Recognise and minimise risks to self associated with grief and bereavement support
  • 3.3 Identify and respond to the need for supervision and debriefing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC851 CHCCS417B Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement Unit of competency