Technical Certificate in Student Care and Crisis Management

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:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.