How to Conduct a Suicide Assessment

Tracking # 20-923019

$15.00

4.6 (121 ratings)

Educator SYMPTOM MEDIA

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

Identify predisposing and high risk factors, as well as protective factors
Identify warning signs
Conduct an assessment of lethality including intent/severity, means, access
Distinguish between suicidal ideation/gestures/attempt
Be aware and able to overcome challenges in assessing for suicidality

Course overview

The purpose of this activity is to increase the learners' overall knowledge and skill in conducting a suicide assessment with special attention to risk. Suicide is 10th leading cause of death, 3rd for individuals 15-24 years old. Over 90% have significant mental health issues/diagnosis and/or substance abuse issues which are often undiagnosed, untreated, or both. There are many mistakes a clinician can make during an interview /questioning which decrease the validity of the assessment or the accuracy /honesty of the responses. 90% of individuals who die by suicide communicated their intent.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

1.5h Continuing Medical Education

Specialty Medical Practitioner

1.5h Continuing Medical Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1.5h General

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine

Institutional Physician

1.5h General CME

Physician

1.5h General CME

Telemedicine

1.5h General CME

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

1.5h Category I CME

Physician and Surgeon Compact License

1.5h Category I CME

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Medical Doctor

1.5h AMA Category I

Physician Assistant

1.5h AMA Category I

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

1.5h Category 1 Hours

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

New Mexico Medical Board

Medical Doctor

1.5h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

1.5h Category A Hours

Psychologist

1.5h Category A Hours

Psychologist (Provisional)

1.5h Category A Hours

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Psychologist

1.5h Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

1.5h General Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

1.5h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker

1.5h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice

1.5h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice

1.5h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual

1.5h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

Licensed Masters Social Worker

1.5h Social work related continuing education provided by a trained social worker

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

1.5h AMA Category I

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

1.5h Formal Category 1 or 1A Hours

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