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Edward A. Selby, PhD

Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Kentucky Occupational Therapists

Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Kentucky Occupational Therapists

6 Hours
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$96

Description:

This course will cover the etiology and risk factors for suicidal behavior, outline important assessment, intervention and prevention programs, and inform effective mental health treatment to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy perspective on life. The course will review research and literature concerning the scope of the problem, identification of high-risk groups, evidence-based prevention, and programs for delivering care and mental health treatment.

Full Course Description
This course will cover the etiology and risk factors for suicidal behavior, outline important assessment, intervention and prevention programs, and inform effective mental health treatment to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy perspective on life. The course will review research and literature concerning the scope of the problem, identification of high-risk groups, evidence-based prevention, and programs for delivering care and mental health treatment.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course will cover the etiology and risk factors for suicidal behavior, outline important assessment, intervention and prevention programs, and inform effective mental health treatment to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy perspective on life. The course will review research and literature concerning the scope of the problem, identification of high-risk groups, evidence-based prevention, and programs for delivering care and mental health treatment.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Define terms related to suicide and suicidal behavior.
  • Describe the prevalence of suicide and suicide attempts across the United States.
  • Identify incidence and risk among different populations, including racial/ethnic groups, adolescents, older adults, veterans, and the gender diverse.
  • Identify incidence and risk among those with psychiatric diagnoses.
  • Identify key risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs in the etiology of suicide.
  • Describe effective and efficient assessment of youth and adults who may be at risk for suicide.
  • Recognize essential components of decision-making and documentation with respect to suicide assessment and intervention.
  • Explain approaches to intervention and safety planning to manage individuals exhibiting suicidal ideation and other risk factors for suicide.
  • Review effective prevention and intervention programs for at-risk youth and adults.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course will cover the etiology and risk factors for suicidal behavior, outline important assessment, intervention and prevention programs, and inform effective mental health treatment to help individuals develop and maintain a healthy perspective on life. The course will review research and literature concerning the scope of the problem, identification of high-risk groups, evidence-based prevention, and programs for delivering care and mental health treatment.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Define terms related to suicide and suicidal behavior.
  • Describe the prevalence of suicide and suicide attempts across the United States.
  • Identify incidence and risk among different populations, including racial/ethnic groups, adolescents, older adults, veterans, and the gender diverse.
  • Identify incidence and risk among those with psychiatric diagnoses.
  • Identify key risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs in the etiology of suicide.
  • Describe effective and efficient assessment of youth and adults who may be at risk for suicide.
  • Recognize essential components of decision-making and documentation with respect to suicide assessment and intervention.
  • Explain approaches to intervention and safety planning to manage individuals exhibiting suicidal ideation and other risk factors for suicide.
  • Review effective prevention and intervention programs for at-risk youth and adults.

 

Disclosures:

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

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists 

Criteria for Completion: 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.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Edward A. Selby is employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists 

Criteria for Completion: 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.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Edward A. Selby is employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

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.