Washington / Nevada – Suicide Prevention and Intervention – 3 Hours

Description

Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Duration: 3 hours, Last Updated: May 2024 (Approval TRNG.TG.60857926-SUIC)

Washington: This course (Suicide Prevention and Intervention) is on the model list and meets the requirement for the State of Washington’s mandatory suicide prevention training for all healthcare professionals (RCW 43.70.442). The Washington State Department of Health approves this course to meet the 3-hour requirement for compliance with Washington State law (RCW 43.70.442).

Nevada: The 2017 Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 105, which requires healthcare to complete at least two hours of training relating to evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness within two years after initial licensure and every four years thereafter.

Upon completion of Suicide Prevention and Intervention course, you will be able to learn: 

• The epidemiology and etiology of suicidal behavior.
• The risk factors associated with suicide.
• The process of screening and assessment to determine risk for suicide.
• The management of patients at risk for suicide.
• Treatment modalities that may be used for persons at risk for suicide.
• The public health approach to suicide prevention includes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.

Suicide Prevention and Intervention – 3 Hours Training Syllabus

Module 1: Prevalence of Suicide in Washington State and the US.

Module 2: Screening & Assessment of Risk Factors Associated with Suicide.

Module 3: Referrals: Best Practices for Connecting the Client/Patient.

Module 4: Management of Patient, Treatment Modalities, Continuity of Care & Suicide Prevention  Strategies.  

Contact Hours: 3 

Target Audience: All Healthcare Professionals.

Note: This course DOES NOT offer AMA Category 1 CME

Approved By: Washington State Department Health (Approval of Suicide Prevention Training Program for Biologix Solutions LLC TRNG.TG.60857926-SUIC)

The following professions are required to take a Suicide Prevention and Intervention – 3 Hours course:

• Certified counselors | certified advisers: Three hours every six years
• Chemical dependence professionals: Three hours every six years
• Chiropractors: Three hours every six years
• Dentists: Three hours one time
• Dental hygienists: Three hours one-time
• Chiropractors: Three hours every six years
• Occupational therapists and assistants: Three hours at least once every six years
• Pharmacists: Three hours one time
• Physical therapists and assistants: Three hours one-time
• Retired active license as a dentist: Three hours one-time

NABP Approval – UAN: Pharmacist: 0384-9999-22-705-H01-P Technicians: 0384-9999-22-705-H01-T 

Release Date: 03/24/2022 Expiration Date: 03/24/2025

Beginning July 1, 2017, healthcare professionals required to complete suicide prevention training must select a course from the 2024 Model List.

Mandatory For: Washington, Nevada

Note: This course fulfills Washington/Nevada’s Mandated Suicide Prevention Training Requirement for All Healthcare Professionals. Some licensing boards do/don’t count this mandatory requirement towards required CE hours for license renewal; please check with your licensing board to use mandatory hours to be counted for CE requirements.