Events
Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
Black Dog Institute
Duration
6 hours Plus morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Program Outline
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. It also 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. |
Accreditation
This workshop is eligible for one day of funding under the Emergency Medicine component of the Rural Procedural Grants Program (GPs) |
Prerequisites
Completion of predisposing activity |
Suitable for
GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Psychologists, Social Workers, Other mental health professionals
Topics Covered
Topic 1 – Suicide and Stigma |
Learning Objectives
• 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 • Respond to the needs of people bereaved by suicide |
Please register HERE
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