Advanced training in suicide prevention

This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide and reduce the risk of suicide. 

The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement. 

This program combines online interactive sessions, case discussion and self-directed learning modules. 

Register now

Learning outcomes

• Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively.
• Develop a collaborative safety plan.
• Implement a team approach to treatment planning.
• Provide effective management following a suicide attempt.

Accreditation

• 6.5 CPD hours including 5.5 hours Education Activity & 1 hour Reviewing Performance (RACGP & ACRRM).
• Mental Health CPD (GPMGSC).
• 6.5 CPD hours for psychologists.

Audience: Allied health, GPs, mental health nurse, psychologists, social workers, youth workers, other mental health professionals.