Training Title: Suicide Assessment and Intervention
Clock Hours: 1
Objectives: 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
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
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