Technical Certificate in Student Care and Crisis Management
Offered by: Ocean Bird Foundation International (OBFI), a proud member of the Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) and the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH).
Course Duration: 3 months (Part-time/Online and In-person)
Course Overview:
This Technical Certificate program is designed for school workers, teachers, and aspiring educators to equip them with the necessary skills to support students’ overall well-being. The course covers techniques to handle stressed students, interventions for substance abuse, first aid training, sports safety, and career guidance, all under the umbrella of social work principles.
Course Objectives:
- To provide participants with the skills to identify and support students experiencing stress and mental health issues.
- To equip participants with knowledge and strategies to address substance abuse among students.
- To train participants in basic first aid and emergency response for students, including during sports activities.
- To provide career guidance tools and techniques to help students plan their future educational and career paths.
Course Modules:
- Understanding Student Stress and Mental Health:
- Identifying signs and symptoms of stress and mental health issues in students.
- Effective communication and counseling techniques.
- Creating a supportive school environment.
- Role of teachers and school workers in mental health support.
- Substance Abuse Awareness and Intervention:
- Understanding substance abuse and its impact on students.
- Identifying at-risk students and early warning signs.
- Intervention strategies and support systems.
- Collaborating with parents and community resources.
- First Aid Training and Emergency Response:
- Basic first aid principles and procedures.
- Handling common school-related injuries and emergencies.
- Sports safety and injury prevention.
- Creating an emergency response plan for the school.
- Career Guidance and Counseling:
- Understanding career development theories and models.
- Assessing students’ interests, skills, and aspirations.
- Providing guidance on educational and career pathways.
- Tools and resources for effective career counseling.
- Integrating Social Work Principles in Education:
- Understanding the role of social work in educational settings.
- Building collaborative relationships with students, parents, and the community.
- Advocacy and policy implications for student well-being.
- Ethical considerations in student support and counseling.
Assessment and Certification:
- Participants will be assessed through practical assignments, case studies, and a final project.
- Successful participants will receive a Technical Certificate in Student Care and Crisis Management.
Target Audience:
- School workers
- Teachers
- Aspiring educators
- School counselors
- Social workers in educational settings
Course Delivery:
- A blend of online learning modules and in-person workshops.
- Interactive sessions with guest speakers from the fields of education, mental health, and social work.
- Hands-on training in first aid and emergency response.
- Practical case studies and role-playing exercises.
This comprehensive course aims to empower educators and school staff to create a supportive and safe environment for students, addressing their diverse needs and helping them thrive both academically and personally.