Suicide Prevention: Identifying and Intervention with the At-Risk Person

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About the Course

This course will examine suicide warning signs, safety assessment and safety planning for teens and adults. An overview of suicide and prevention will include key protective factors and managing the suicidal person.


Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on AppleSpotify, and other podcast apps. 
 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of suicide including risk factors and warning signs.
  • Develop a skill set in “asking the question” and how to “start the conversation.”
  • Develop a plan for intervention, referral, and follow-up.

About the Presenter

David J Denino, LPC, NCC, is an experienced educator and an expert in mental health first response, suicide prevention, and mental health interventions. David has presented at many state and national conferences and has provided consulting services to a variety of both national and state organizations. He is a master trainer of Question Persuade Refer (QPR), having taught the QPR curriculum for several years, and was the key person in bringing the QPR model to the state university system in Connecticut. A certified clinical trauma professional, David is also a Red Cross mental health first responder and is the mental health lead for the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. As such, he has assisted with relief efforts for hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey as well as provided mental health support at the Sandy Hook and Las Vegas shootings.

How to Receive Credit  

  • Listen to the entire recording which requires a 1-hour commitment of time. 
  • At the end of the course, answer the Yes/No Affirmation question to indicate that you have completed the educational activity. 
  • Specific to Florida: A mandatory Final Examination with a passing score of 75% or higher is required. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
  • Provide required personal and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

Resolution of Conflict of Interest

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Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement

It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept support from ineligible companies. Furthermore, ineligible companies are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.  

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Accreditations and Approvals 
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