Total Hours: 6
No Book to Buy - Online Text
Unlimited Test Retakes
Sponsor Approval: APA, NBCC and ASWB sponsored approvals.
Course delivery method and format: self-paced online training.
Course Requirements:
1. Course Reading,
2. Online PostTest
3. Course Evaluation.
After successfully completing the Course Reading, PostTest and Evaluation a certificate of completion will be issued online.
Intermediate level course
Course Description: This comprehensive 6-hour continuing education course equips mental health professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills to effectively assess, treat, and manage clients at risk for suicide. The course covers evidence-based assessment tools, treatment strategies, and management plans, emphasizing ethical and cultural considerations in suicide prevention. Through this course, participants will gain the expertise needed to confidently address the complexities of suicide risk and enhance client safety and well-being.
Objectives:
- Identify key risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors associated with suicide.
- Utilize evidence-based assessment tools to evaluate suicide risk across diverse populations.
- Develop and implement comprehensive safety plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Apply effective treatment interventions for suicide prevention, including cognitive-behavioral and crisis intervention techniques.
- Recognize the ethical and legal responsibilities involved in working with suicidal clients, including documentation and reporting.
- Integrate cultural and contextual considerations into suicide assessment and intervention practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community resources to provide ongoing support and care for clients at risk.