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Suicide is one of the most sensitive issues in healthcare today. And, it's often entirely preventable1 with the right measures and methods in place.

Whether you're just starting out or need to refresh your skills, gaining comprehensive insights into the mechanics of suicide prevention will help you engage in effective intervention strategies.

Through our state-approved Washington Suicide Prevention training, you can become an active player in the fight against suicide.

Note: If you are unsure of your profession's training requirements, please confirm whether a 3-hour or 6-hour training is mandatory HERE.

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Your 6-hour Washington Suicide Prevention certification equips you to support individuals at risk with assessment, treatment, and management!

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

- CDC

More than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year.

- World Health Organization

In the U.S. in 2021 one person died every 11 minutes from suicide.

- CDC

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Your Skilled Care Is Someone's Lifeline.

Early intervention and continuity of care are a dynamic duo in suicide prevention. As a healthcare professional, it is crucial that you can spot potential signs of suicide and respond quickly to connect your patients with the community resources and professional help they need.

Refresh your noticing skills in the Suicide Prevention Workshop, where you'll learn how to assess suicide risk and understand at-risk populations. Inside, you'll also find a primer on therapy methods used to help individuals struggling with suicide and strategies for reducing imminent harm.

This 6-hour state training is required for a variety of Washington state health professionals, including 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. Some other professionals are required to take a shorter course, and the regularity of training also varies.

To confirm the state's training requirements for your profession, please visit the State of Washington Health Profession Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training page.

Prevention begins with understanding.

Compassion is key when it comes to recognizing and addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in your patients. Implementing the principles inside this 6-hour Washington Suicide Prevention ensures that early warning signs are understood and taken seriously.

Inside your Workshops Express training, you'll find everything you need to take a thoughtful approach to guiding patients and their families through suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and related mental health struggles.

<em>Prevention begins with understanding.</em>

Workshop Curriculum

Lesson 1

Understanding Suicide

In this immersive introduction to suicide risk factors and statistics in the U.S. and Washington State, you'll learn the neurobiological, medical, gender, age, and psycho-sociocultural dynamics that can increase an individual's risk of suicidal ideation or an attempt. This lesson also touches on the Washington State Death with Dignity Act.

Lesson 2

Suicide Screening and Assessment in Healthcare

Develop a comprehensive understanding of screening guidelines and best practices for suicide assessments in the healthcare setting. Verbal, behavioral, and mood changes that indicate suicide risk are covered in this lesson. You'll also learn what to do if a patient refuses assessment and how to determine the level of risk a patient is at for a suicide attempt.

Lesson 3

Models of Care for Patients at Risk for Suicide

Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health management for suicide is complex and nuanced. This lesson reveals outpatient management care, inpatient management, discharge strategies, and when respite care, tele-mental health, and hospitalization may be appropriate responses to suicide risk.

Lesson 4

Management & Prevention

This lesson presents strategies for suicide prevention, ranging from individual therapy and social support to medications. It also outlines the key components of the most common and effective strategies, including public health efforts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Lesson 5

Veterans Health Administration Framework

The Veterans Health Administration (VA) offers specific resources and support to military individuals and their families. In this lesson, you'll discover the VA approach and public prevention initiatives taken by Washington State that are relevant to those serving in or having served in the military.

Lesson 6

Addressing Imminent Harm

Reducing access to lethal means is a crucial first step in suicide prevention when risk and intent are high. This strategy is covered in depth, along with postvention strategies for suicide survivors and what insurance coverage looks like for those handling suicide-related medical claims and care.

Lesson 7

Course Evaluation

Reflect on your learning experience in the Suicide Prevention Workshop. This evaluation is your chance to share feedback about the practicality, effectiveness, and user-friendliness of your completed lessons

Lesson 8

Exam

Assess your knowledge of key suicide prevention principles. Exams may be taken multiple times if needed to allow additional study and understanding of concepts. Passing the exam is required to obtain your certificate of completion.