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Washington State Suicide Assessment and Referral

Credit Hours(s)3.0

InstructorsRichard Saporito, DC

Price$60.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

Educational Objectives

Compare and contrast the profile of suicide in the US and Washington State
Describe the etiology of suicidal behavior in terms of biological, psychosocial, societal and cultural factors
Explain the continuum of self-protective behavioral responses
List common myths about suicidal behaviors
Discuss the theories of suicidal motivation
Explain the effect of suicide on others
Describe risk factors for suicide
Describe protective factors
Identify primary motivators of suicidal behavior in different age cohorts
Outline the etiology of suicidal behavior in military personnel and the LGBTQ+ community
Describe the role of screening in the health care practice
List common screening tools
List the NIMH 5 Action Steps
Identify key strategies of suicide prevention in the community
Discuss ways to engage the family in protecting their loved one
Explain the need for follow up and referral

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