Comprehensive Suicide Prevention & Risk Management: Assessment, Intervention, and Ethical Considerations for Health Professionals
Course: #5231Level: Introductory 6 Hours 1508 Reviews
This 6-hour course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and tools for suicide prevention, awareness, and the management of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Participants will learn to identify risk factors, warning signs, and at-risk groups, focusing on screening, assessment for imminent harm/risk, safety planning, and making informed referrals. The course also covers the distinctions between NSSI and suicidal behavior, best practices for intervention, and strategies for addressing self-injury in various clinical settings. Additionally, tailored approaches for specific populations, including veterans, ethical considerations, and collaborative methods to enhance patient safety, will be explored. By the end, attendees will be prepared to implement effective interventions in their professional settings.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/6.0; AL/6.0; AR/6.0; AZ/6.0; BOC/6.0; CA/6.0; CO/6.0; CT/6.0; DC/6.0; DE/6.0; FL/6.0; GA/6.0; HI/6.0; IA/6.0; IACET/0.6; ID/6.0; IL/6.0; IN/6.0; KS/6.0; MA/6.0; MD/6.0; ME/6.0; MI/6.0; MO/6.0; MS/6.0; MT/6.0; NC/6.0; ND/6.0; NE/6.0; NH/6.0; NY/6.0; OK/6.0; OR/6.0; PA/6.0; RI/6.0; SC/6.0; SD/6.0; TN/6.0; TX/6.0; UT/6.0; VA/6.0; VT/6.0; WA DOH/6.0; WA/6.0; WI/6.0; WY/6.0
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the latest statistics, trends, and key risk factors for suicide, including warning signs, prevention strategies, and ethical considerations tailored to specific populations such as veterans.
- List and apply suicide screening and assessment tools, including considerations for referrals, resources, and reducing access to lethal means.
- Analyze and develop client-specific risk assessments and safety plans, emphasizing ethical practices and collaborative approaches to enhance safety and reduce suicide risk.
Course created on February 28, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction & Course Objectives |
| 5-15 Minutes | Suicide Epidemiology, Terminology, & Current Trends Related to Suicide Risk Assessment |
| 15-25 Minutes | Risk Factors & Warning Signs Across Populations |
| 25-65 Minutes | Suicide Screening & Structuring an Assessment Interview |
| 65-100 Minutes | Suicide Prevention Strategies for Veterans & High-Risk Populations including statistics, intervention strategies, and risk and protective factors. |
| 100-120 Minutes | Continuity of Care: Referrals, Best Practices, Interactive Case Studies with Practical Applications |
| 120-150 Minutes | Assessing Level of Risk and Level Appropriate Action |
| 150-175 Minutes | Risk Assessment Case Studies and Documentation |
| 175-190 Minutes | Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches |
| 190-215 Minutes | Assessing and Recognizing Non-Suicidal Self-Harm and Intent |
| 215-230 Minutes | Common Lethal Means Including Lethality & Impulsivity |
| 230-265 Minutes | Communication Strategies with patients and supporters about lethal means & Demonstration of how limiting access to lethal means prevents suicide |
| 265-300 Minutes | Reducing Access to Lethal Means & Safety Planning Strategies |
| 300-340 Minutes | Continuity of Care: Selecting Appropriate Resources, Best Practices, and Referrals and Engagement with Supporting Third Parties |
| 340-360 Minutes | Ethical Challenges in Suicide Prevention Review and Course Summary & QA |
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1508 ReviewsPresented By
Ryan Kirk
PsyD, MSW HSPP
Dr. Ryan Kirk is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of Psychological Services for Meridian Health Services, working remotely from Denver, Colorado.
He has conducted trainings around continuous process improvement models targeting rapid improvement projects and whole-organization culture shifts. He has a background in specialized clinical interventions such as psychological and neuropsychological assessment, pediatric and family medicine, and a biofeedback certification for pain management. In his current role, Dr. Kirk oversees quality assurance for documentation and evidence-based clinical practices and drives integrated care initiatives to better serve vulnerable populations. His efforts center on developing real-time behavioral health consultation programs within primary care and addressing physical health needs during behavioral health visits.
Dr. Kirk holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University and a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. An avid cyclist, snowboarder and guitarist, he brings a well-rounded perspective to his mental health leadership roles.
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Financial disclosures: Dr. Ryan Kirk received an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Ryan Kirk has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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