Becoming CAMS Trained
Flexible, evidence-informed training
CAMS-care UK is the only authorised source for adherent training in the CAMS Framework® in the UK
CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) is a structured, therapeutic framework that supports professionals in delivering safe, person-centred care to individuals experiencing suicidal distress.
Becoming CAMS-trained helps clinicians and frontline staff assess and respond to suicidality in a clear, collaborative and evidenced-based way and feel confident knowing their approach is aligned with national guidance.
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All training begins with CAMS Trained.
Our integrative training approach includes:
The CAMS book, Managing Suicidal Risk, a Collaborative Approach – a helpful reference manual for clinicians as they use CAMS with service users
On-demand online learning for flexible self-paced study
Interactive role-play workshops, delivered either virtually or in-person
Post-training consultation calls to support confident, safe use of CAMS in practice.
These training elements are designed to help clinicians embed CAMS into real-world care safely and effectively – whether working in NHS teams, voluntary services, education, or private practice.
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Step 1: Create your training account. Register your details to access the CAMS training portal. No payment required at this stage.Step 2: Select ‘CAMS Trained’ and complete secure payment to begin your certification journey.Step 3: Complete the foundational learning through the materials at your own pace, including:Step 4: Register for Interactive Role-Play. Once you’ve completed all prerequisite elements, book your practical role-play session on the training platform.Step 5: Once you have attended the Interactive Role-Play, the team will mark you as ready to take part in supervision sessions. The team will contact you to arrange the calls. Find out more about the supervision calls.
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CAMS is used across NHS, third sector, education and private settings by a wide range of professionals, including:
- Mental health nurses
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Student counsellors
- Psychotherapists
- Support workers
- Multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
It is suitable for both specialist and non-specialist services working with individuals experiencing suicidality.
Part of a global clinical community
By becoming CAMS-trained, you will be joining a growing international community of more than 50,000 mental health professionals who have been trained in CAMS and are using it to improve care, reduce risk, and support safer outcomes for people in suicidal distress.
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We’re happy to discuss your service needs, training delivery preferences, or how CAMS could fit into your pathway.
Training for individuals
Individual professionals can access CAMS training to support structured, collaborative care.
Training for organisations
We support organisations with CAMS training, tailored to their team’s needs.
Why become CAMS Trained?
Practical structure, clinical flexibility
CAMS provides a defined session framework without restricting your practice. It supports personalised, therapeutic care while giving clinicians a reliable process to follow.
Improved outcomes
Research shows CAMS helps reduce suicidal ideation, distress and emergency care or A&E use in as few as 6–8 sessions. Service users report feeling heard and involved in their care.
Confidence in high-pressure settings
CAMS supports professionals working with suicidal risk in real time – especially those in non-specialist or high-turnover environments.
Evidence-backed and CPD-accredited
CAMS has been studied in seven published RCTs to date, each contributing to the growing evidence base for its safety, effectiveness and adaptability across different populations and care settings. Training is aligned with NHS England’s Staying Safe from Suicide guidance and NICE guidelines. CPD hours apply.
Adaptable across settings
From inpatient units to community services, CAMS integrates into existing systems. You don’t need to overhaul your service to begin using it.
