External Webinar | Black Dog Institute | Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

This blended learning 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. 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.

Module 1: Self-directed learning
Module 2: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention
Module 3: Case Discussion Group

Accreditation:

• 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP)
• 4 Performance review, 4 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM)
• Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
• 1 MOPS point

Suitable for: Allied Health, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologists, Social Workers, Youth Workers, Other mental health professionals

Topics covered:

• Suicide prevalence, stigma and culture
• 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
• Self-care and bereavement

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.