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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Hour 1:

  • Identify the risk factors that are associated with suicide
  • Summarize the symptoms/warning signs associated with suicide.
  • Compare and contrast appropriate evaluation and intervention approaches in addressing suicidality

Hour 2: 

  • Relate concepts of holistic approaches in occupational therapy in addressing suicide risk
  • Differentiate the role of occupational therapy from other disciplines
  • Recommend various ‘avenues’ of occupational therapy in suicide awareness/prevention

Authors

Sharon D. Novalis, PhD, OTR/L,
Deanna Hamilton, PhD

Suicide Awareness and Prevention, 2nd Edition

Suicide Awareness and Prevention, 2nd Edition

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of information related to suicide, as well as empirical evidence related to causal theories, risk factors, prevention, and treatment considerations. Most importantly, the course will link the existing literature to case vignettes and practical applications for occupational therapy practitioners. This intermediate-level course will provide occupational therapy practitioners with the information necessary to identify those at risk and those demonstrating symptoms associated with suicidal precursors and will help to describe the role of occupational therapy practitioners working across practice settings including approaches to assessment, intervention, and referral.

 

Full Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of information related to suicide, as well as empirical evidence related to causal theories, risk factors, prevention, and treatment considerations. Most importantly, the course will link the existing literature to case vignettes and practical applications for occupational therapy practitioners. This intermediate-level course will provide occupational therapy practitioners with the information necessary to identify those at risk and those demonstrating symptoms associated with suicidal precursors and...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of information related to suicide, as well as empirical evidence related to causal theories, risk factors, prevention, and treatment considerations. Most importantly, the course will link the existing literature to case vignettes and practical applications for occupational therapy practitioners. This intermediate-level course will provide occupational therapy practitioners with the information necessary to identify those at risk and those demonstrating symptoms associated with suicidal precursors and will help to describe the role of occupational therapy practitioners working across practice settings including approaches to assessment, intervention, and referral.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Identify the risk factors that are associated with suicide.
  • Recite the symptoms/warning signs associated with suicide.
  • Compare and contrast appropriate evaluation and intervention approaches in addressing suicidality.
  • Relate concepts of holistic approaches in occupational therapy in addressing suicide risk.
  • Differentiate the role of occupational therapy from other disciplines.
  • Recommend various ‘avenues’ of occupational therapy in suicide awareness/prevention.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of information related to suicide, as well as empirical evidence related to causal theories, risk factors, prevention, and treatment considerations. Most importantly, the course will link the existing literature to case vignettes and practical applications for occupational therapy practitioners. This intermediate-level course will provide occupational therapy practitioners with the information necessary to identify those at risk and those demonstrating symptoms associated with suicidal precursors and will help to describe the role of occupational therapy practitioners working across practice settings including approaches to assessment, intervention, and referral.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Identify the risk factors that are associated with suicide.
  • Recite the symptoms/warning signs associated with suicide.
  • Compare and contrast appropriate evaluation and intervention approaches in addressing suicidality.
  • Relate concepts of holistic approaches in occupational therapy in addressing suicide risk.
  • Differentiate the role of occupational therapy from other disciplines.
  • Recommend various ‘avenues’ of occupational therapy in suicide awareness/prevention.

 

Disclosures:

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Contact Hours: 2 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Sharon D. Novalis, PhD, OTR/L and Deanna Hamilton, PhD received payment from Colibri Healthcare for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Sharon D. Novalis, PhD, OTR/L and Deanna Hamilton, PhD received payment from Colibri Healthcare for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.