Suicide Intervention and Prevention

1. Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of suicidal behavior.
2. Summarize the risk and protective factors for suicide.
3. Describe the process of assessment and determination of level of risk for suicide.
4. List the elements of appropriate documentation of suicide risk, actions, and plan of care.
5. Outline the management and treatment modalities that may be used for persons at risk for suicide.
6. Discuss the public health approach for suicide prevention.
7. Relate specific epidemiologic data, risk factors, protective factors, and interventions specific to the veteran population.

Nursing

How to assess and determine risk for suicide; protective factors;documentation of risks, actions, and plan of care;management and treatment; prevention. Includes data specific to the veteran population.

• Approved by the Nevada Board of Nursing for Suicide Prevention requirement for APRNs.
• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
• Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.

Occupational Therapy

How to assess and determine risk for suicide; protective factors;documentation of risks, actions, and plan of care;management and treatment; prevention. Includes data specific to the veteran population.

• Approved by the Nevada Board of Nursing for Suicide Prevention requirement for APRNs.
• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Provider #3313. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Courses offered by AOTA approved providers are accepted by the NBCOT Certification Renewal program.

Physical Therapy

How to assess and determine risk for suicide; protective factors;documentation of risks, actions, and plan of care;management and treatment; prevention. Includes data specific to the veteran population.

• Approved by the Nevada Board of Nursing for Suicide Prevention requirement for APRNs.
• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Approval of physical therapy continuing education credit varies by state. Confirm approval with your state’s licensing agency before you take the course for CE credit. See Physical Therapy CE Approval for more information.

Contact Hours: 7.00

Course Availability: Expires 2023-03-01

WASHINGTON STATE NURSES: Take the WA version of this courseWEST VIRGINIA NURSES: Take the WV version of this courseApproved by the Nevada Board of Nursing for Suicide Prevention requirement for APRNs.