(IN BRIEF) Samaritans has received CPD accreditation for its Samaritan Training and Engagement Programmes (STEP), enhancing its training offerings for workplaces. The CPD-certified courses, which cover areas such as listening skills, building resilience, and supporting vulnerable people, allow professionals to gain CPD hours while acquiring valuable skills applicable in various sectors. The accreditation further emphasizes the quality and effectiveness of the training, which focuses on emotional health, suicide prevention, trauma, and workplace wellbeing. With this recognition, Samaritans is helping individuals and organizations improve their support systems and contribute to employee wellbeing.
(PRESS RELEASE) DUBLIN, 1-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans is proud to announce that its workplace training programs have received CPD accreditation, further enhancing the value of its Samaritan Training and Engagement Programmes (STEP). For over 70 years, Samaritans has been providing vital emotional support across the UK and Ireland, and the STEP initiative draws on this extensive experience to offer training to organizations across various sectors. This programme helps staff develop the confidence and skills to support not only themselves but also colleagues, customers, service users, and the general public.
The CPD accreditation provides added credibility to Samaritans’ training and assures participants that they are engaging in high-quality professional development that aligns with industry standards. By taking part in CPD certified courses, professionals can earn CPD hours while gaining valuable, real-world transferrable skills that they can immediately apply in the workplace.
In recent years, the organization has expanded its programme to include courses on suicide prevention, emotional health, team support, trauma, listening skills, and workplace wellbeing. The CPD Certification Service has assessed the quality of these training offerings, which are now recognized for their structured approach to learning and best practices.
Rachel Calder, Assistant Director of Learning and Development at Samaritans, expressed excitement about the CPD accreditation, emphasizing its significance in demonstrating the effectiveness of the training. This accreditation also enables participants to earn recognized professional development credits, further enhancing their career growth and skill set.
At Samaritans, we firmly believe that everyone can learn the vital skills needed to have meaningful conversations that can potentially save lives. If your workplace could benefit from this impactful training, or if you’re interested in tailoring training to meet your organization’s specific needs, Samaritans encourages you to get in touch with the team today.
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