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Health Related Training

HeartStart (Early Life Saving Skills)

Would you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? Learn emergency life support including CPR, dealing with choking, serious bleeding and helping someone that may be having a heart attack. Training session is free and lasts 2 hours.
Any queries regarding the training please contact Peer Connections
To book a place University Online Store
(Next Courses: tbc)

Mental Health Training

Mental Health training is available for both staff and students, provided by Fiona Grant, Nursing Officer - Mental Health. This can be tailored to the needs of your specific group. To discuss this please contact Fiona direct Fiona Grant

Raising Awareness of Mental Health Issues

is a course designed for staff. This session will explore what mental health and mental illness actually is, encompassing some of the specific disorders, recovery and also stress, with a view to improving understanding, and identifying those manifesting signs and symptoms. We will then focus more on how one approaches, supports and manages a person experiencing mental ill health/distress. This will cover a range of issues, including legal responsibilities and duty of care.
Any queries regarding the content of the training please contact Fiona Grant
Booking essential through OPD
(Next Course: tbc)

Sexual Health

Interested in sexual health?
Learn about the local Condom Initiative and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
No prior medical knowledge is required. Sessions are free, last 2 hours and certificates of attendance will be given.
Following completion, there will be potential opportunities to get involved with peer led education on sexual health within the University.
Any queries regarding the training please contact Peer Connections
Booking essential. To book a place University Online Store
(Next course: tbc)

Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training

SuicideTALK

is a short exploration and awareness session. The 2 hr talk encourages participants to explore their attitutdes and feelings about suicide, based around the question "should we talk about suicide?" It is practice dominated and allows open and honest dialogue for anyone at all who is interested in attending. Can also train as a trainer and deliver these courses in the University or once you graduate, in your community.

safeTALK

is intended as "suicide alertness" training. The half day session teaches community members to recognise persons with thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide intervention resources. It is designed for communities or organisations that already have ASIST trained helpers in place to maximise intervention as the main suicide focus.
(Next Courses: tbc)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

is intended as "suicide First Aid" training. The 2 day workshop aims to enable helpers (anyone in a position of trust) to become more willing, ready and able to recognise and intervene effectively to help persons at risk of suicide. You must be able to attend both full days. This course is provided at no cost to participants by Student Services University of Dundee and Choose Life Dundee and Angus.
(Next Course: tbc)

ASIST Tune Up

is a half day session for those who have previously completed the 2 day ASIST training in the last two years and is intended as a refresher course to "tune-up" their use of the ASIST Suicide Intervention Model.
(Next Course: tbc)

For availability of these suicide prevention and intervention courses, please contact Peer Connections

Mentally Healthy Workplace Training

Spot the Signs & Take Action

free online training to learn more about workplace stress and mental health

Register for Mentally Healthy Workplace Online Training
Once you have registered Click here for training course

Understanding & Coping with Stress

Free Workshop for University of Dundee Students
Learn helpful practical techniques, get useful tips for coping; reducing anxiety; feeling calmer and more in control.
Booking essential. To book a place University Online Store
(Next course: tbc)