Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SPAS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify three risk factors associated with suicidal behavior.
Recall at least two different brief suicide interventions that can be used with patients who are at risk for suicide or are showing suicide warning signs.
Discuss the different strategies that healthcare providers can use to improve patient safety in those experiencing suicidal ideation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Suicidality and Risk Assessment
The At-Risk Patient
The Scope of the Problem
Suicidal Behavior in Acute Care Settings
Suicide Risk Factors
Suicide Warning Signs
Screening for Suicidality
Suicide Risk Assessment
Determining Level of Suicide Risk
Patient Strengths and Protective Factors
Summary
Section 3: Suicide Prevention
Strategies for Effective Patient Communication
Environmental Precautions To Improve Patient Safety
Brief Therapeutic Interventions
Brief Contact
Care Coordination
Safety Planning
Brief Therapy
Education and Documentation
Summary
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Meet Chelsea
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Social Workers; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.