FAQs

Q: How does this course address youth suicide within the Aboriginal community?

A: The content of this course has been informed by Elders and Aboriginal youth workers as well as current research on Aboriginal youth suicide.

Q: What is this course about?

A: This course discusses protective and risk factors as they apply to Aboriginal youth who may be risk at suicide.  Practical strategies on involving the community; working with youth in urban and Reserve settings; warning signs; legal requirements; and promoting protective factors such as cultural continuity are discussed.

Q: Who teaches this course?

A: This is an on-line course and topics will be covered by Elders, Aboriginal youth workers and subject matter experts.

Q: What methodology is used?

A: This course utilizes adult-learning principles and provides variety of learning mediums.  The course incorporates ‘story telling’; video; learning and talking strategies; case-studies where participants/users have the opportunity to apply knowledge; interactive Flash exercises; quizzes; and discussion groups.
 
Q: Who can attend this course?
 
A: This course is for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal caregivers and professionals working with Aboriginal youth.
 
Q: What will be the outcomes of this course?
 
A: Trained graduates will have immediate increase in the communities’ capacity to prevent suicide as well as:
  • Access to research and Elders’ experience in addressing youth suicide prevention;
  • Develop infrastructure that will support life choices for youth at risk of suicide;
  • ‘Cultural continuity’ giving youth a stronger sense of belonging and identity
Q: How will the community benefit from this course in the long run?
 
A: Healthy, stronger communities that promote life enhancing choices and reduction of youth suicide. 

Q: What is the cost of the online course?

A: $795.00 per course participant.