About Suicide Screening, Referral, and Imminent Harm in Washington State, 3 units (325)

This course is approved by the Washington State Department of Health for certified counselors and advisers, chemical dependence professionals, chiropractors, occupational therapists and assistants, physical therapists and assistants, pharmacists, and dentists. Approval #TRNG.TG.60824032-SUIC.

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Course Summary—About Suicide in Washington State, 3 units

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This course contains information on the scope of suicide in Washington State and nationally, warning signs, suicide screening and referral, and assessment of issues related to imminent harm via lethal means.

Author

Fran Laughton, RN, MSN, FNP
Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT (Administrator)

Criteria for Successful Completion

Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.

Instructional Level

Introductory

Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support Disclosure

The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.

ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.

Target Audience

Certified counselors and advisers, chemical dependence professionals, chiropractors, optometrists, pharmacists, occupational therapists and assistants*, physical therapists and assistants, dentists, and dental hygienists.

*If you are an OT or OTA, you may need the following information for relicensure:

AOTA Approved Provider Logo 2023ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.3 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Learning Objectives

When you finish this course you will be able to*:

  1. Describe the scope of suicide in the U.S. and Washington State.
  2. Relate 5 warning signs for suicide.
  3. Describe 3 principles of effective suicide screening.
  4. Discuss the importance of connecting patients to appropriate referral resources.
  5. Describe recognition and referral training.
  6. Understand how the risk of imminent harm is linked to lethal means.
  7. Describe 2 responsibilities of pharmacists, dental, and allied health professionals related to suicide screening and prevention.
  8. Understand the 4 basic tenets of safe storage practices.

*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
02/01/2024
Course expires: 
03/01/2026
Cost:
$29.00
Rating: 
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Fran Laughton, RN, MSN, FNP
Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT (Administrator)

AOTA Approved Provider Logo 2023ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.3 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$29.00
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