About Suicide: Washington State, 6 Units (Jan 06, 2023 - Sep 16, 2026)

About Suicide: Washington State, 6 Units is organized by ATrain Education, Inc.

Course Expires: 09/16/2026

Course Summary:
The purpose of this course is to educate healthcare professionals and others in Washington State about the scope and seriousness of suicide. It includes information about suicide risk screening and assessment, identifies groups who are disproportionality affected by suicide, discusses psychosocial and pharmacological treatment methods, describes the role of supportive third parties in reducing suicide ideation and behaviors, relates aspects of military culture that may affect the incidence of suicide in active-duty military and veterans, explains protective factors, and spells out practical guidelines that can reduce access to lethal means.

Learning Objectives:
When you finish this course you will be able to:
• Describe the scope of suicide in Washington State and nationally.
• State 5 groups that are disproportionately at risk for suicide.
• Explain the 4 main components of suicide risk screening and assessment.
• State 5 common warning signs for suicide.
• Relate 3 commonly stated risk factors for suicide.
• Define “means restriction.”
• Relate 3 actions and referrals for various levels of suicide risk.
• Describe 3 commonly used psychosocial techniques that have been shown to reduce the risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors.
• Explain 3 reasons why pharmacologic interventions may reduce suicidal ideations and behaviors.
• State the primary goal for every client with a substance use disorder and suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
• State 4 reasons why a safety plan is critical in the treatment of patients with suicidal ideation.
• Relate 3 reasons why supportive third parties can help reduce suicidal ideation and behaviors in their communities.
• Explain 3 aspects of military culture that may affect the incidence of suicide in active-duty military and veterans.