Assessment, Treatment, and Management: Suicide Prevention Training Program for Washington Healthcare Professionals (6 Hours)

Assessment, Treatment, and Management: Suicide Prevention Training Program for Washington Healthcare Professionals (6 Hours) is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2029-05-31

Course Description:
6-hour mandatory suicide prevention training for Washington. The following professions are required to take six hours on suicide assessment, treatment, and management: social workers, licensed mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic physicians/surgeons/physician assistants, physicians and physician assistants, psychologists, and retired active licensees of the above professions. Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.'s training approval number is TRNG.TG.60722274-SUIC. This course is also approved for pharmacists. If you are in a crisis, call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Review the language and common beliefs regarding suicide.
2. Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of suicidal behavior.
3. Summarize the risk and protective factors for suicide.
4. Describe the process of assessment and determination of level of risk for suicide.
5. Outline the management and treatment modalities that may be used for persons at risk for suicide.
6. Identify public health approaches for suicide prevention.
7. Discuss ethical dilemmas that arise in relation to suicide prevention and intervention efforts.