CPHSSWCE0383 - Suicide Prevention

Course Description

Course Description:  Suicide is a complex issue.  To increase awareness and knowledge of suicide, participants will learn about suicide statistics as well as risk and protective factors.  Participants will develop skills for suicide assessment and intervention.  Self-care and promotion of mental health and well-being will also be addressed.

Target Audience:  Beginning Level

Continuing Education Clock Hours: 3 Hours

Course Outline

Course Agenda:

1:00-1:05 Welcome/Introductions

1:05-1:20 Activity

1:20-1:30 Myths and Facts

1:30-1:45 Defining Suicide

1:45-1:55 Suicide Statistics

1:55-2:15 Risk and Protective Factors

2:15-2:30 Break

2:30-3:30 Assessment

3:30-3:45 Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being

3:45-4:00 Self-Care

4:00-4:10 Resources

4:10-4:15 Questions/Comments/Evals/Continuing Education Certificates

Learner Outcomes

Learner Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to do the following:

• Identify myths and facts associated with suicide

• Explain prevalence, incidence, and other statistics about suicide

• Describe risk and protective factors associated with suicide.

When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to do the following:

• Conduct a basic suicide assessment and intervention

• Engage in self-care.

Notes

• Pre-Approved Provider:  Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program is a pre-approved provider of continuing education courses and programs for social workers and clinical social workers in Pennsylvania.

• Continuing Education Certificates:  At the conclusion of the course, paper certificates denoting continuing education clock hours will be provided to students who successfully complete the course.  To successfully complete the course, students must attend the entire course (from start to finish), actively participate in the course, and submit a course evaluation form.  Note:  Certificates are printed 72 hours in advance of the scheduled course.  The Continuing Education Office will mail paper certificates within 14 calendar days of the course to any students who register after the certificates are printed.  Tuition for the course covers the cost of the paper certificate.

• Accommodations:  To request special accommodations, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and specific accommodation requested.  Please provide at least 14 calendar day's notice before the scheduled course.

• Cancellations/Refunds:  Please notify the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.  Registrants who provide more than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 100% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide more than 24 hours' but less than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 50% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation receive 0% tuition refund.

• Questions/Grievances:  For any questions or grievances, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and questions or description of grievances.