Course Code: REL-RTS-0-SPT
Hours: 3
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Determine at least two at-risk groups with suicide rates higher than the national average.
Define regional differences related to suicide.
Recognize at least four risk factors indicating suicide potential.
Identify opportunities for interprofessional coordination and collaboration to prevent suicide.
Indicate how to gather information on suicide risk and warning signs in schools and various healthcare settings.
Recall at least three evidence-based steps you should take when a patient screens positive for suicide risk.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview and Scope of the Suicide Problem
Why It Matters
Case Scenarios
Scope of the Problem
At-Risk Groups
Regional Suicide Rates
Race and Ethnicity
Protective Factors
Means of Suicide
Washington State Suicide Prevention Plan
Review
Summary
Section 3: Screening for Suicide Risk
Outpatient Clinic Case Scenario: Kevin
Recognizing Suicide Risk
Myths About Suicide
Depression Screening
Suicide Risk Screening and Assessment
Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ)
ASQ Brief Suicide Safety Assessment
Additional Suicide Risk Screening Tools
Outpatient Clinic Case Scenario: Return to Kevin
When to Refer
Assessment and Screening Follow-up
Suicide Treatment Approaches
Review
Summary
Section 4: Setting-Specific Considerations
A View Across Settings
Emergency Department
Inpatient Acute Care Units
Skilled Nursing Facility and Home Health
Home Health Case Study: Gerald
Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics
Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) Clinics
OB/GYN Clinic Case Study: Laura
Pediatric Clinics and Schools
School Case Study: DeRae
Mental Health Settings
Review
Summary
Section 5: Professional Roles and Interprofessional Collaboration
Collaborative Care
Role of Nurses
Role of Physicians and Other Healthcare Providers
Mental Health Professionals
Role of Rehabilitation Staff
Integrated Primary and Behavioral HealthcareThe Three Cs
Review
Self-Guided Exercise
Summary
Section 6: Referrals and Resources
Overview
Interprofessional Collaboration
Making the Referral
Continuity of Care
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Other Suicide Prevention Resources
Washington State Resources
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Reviewer: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Speech and Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.