At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• List protective factors for suicide
• Describe the six steps to suicide evaluation and intervention
• Explain how to assess a patient who has suicidal thoughts
• Describe the utility of a standardized measurement tool for suicidal thought
• Know the differences in presentation and intervention for patients with varying risk for suicide
Description:
This course explores effective suicide risk assessment including protective factors, six steps to suicide evaluation and intervention, how to assess a patient who has suicidal thoughts, the utility of a standardized measurement tool for suicidal thought, and differences in presentation and intervention for patients with varying risk for suicide.
Keywords: risk assessment, suicide risk, suicidal ideation, standardized measures, suicidal intent
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
