Comprehensive Suicide Prevention For Health Professionals: Awareness, Screening, Referrals, And Veterans Issues
Course: #9636Level: Introductory 3 Hours 126 Reviews
This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and tools for suicide prevention and referrals, focusing on evidence-based practices and the unique needs of at-risk populations, including veterans. Participants will gain an understanding of suicide epidemiology, risk factors, warning signs, and effective referral and prevention strategies. The course covers key considerations for implementing suicide screenings, utilizing assessment tools, and making informed referrals as part of a comprehensive prevention program. By the end, attendees will be equipped with practical strategies to support individuals at risk and develop impactful suicide prevention initiatives in their workplace.
This course is also offered in the course titled "Comprehensive Suicide Prevention & Risk Management: Assessment, Intervention, And Ethical Considerations For Health Professionals", course 9635, which is offered for 6 hours.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.3 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 12662; CE Broker/3.0 CE Broker #20-1306541; IACET/0.3; NBCOT PDUs/3.75 Beginner, Mental Health; WA DOH/3.0
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the latest statistics, trends, and key risk factors for suicide, including warning signs and prevention strategies for at-risk populations such as veterans.
- List and describe suicide screening and assessment tools, including key considerations for referrals and available resources.
- Explain the essential components of a comprehensive suicide prevention program, including screening, risk assessment, and referral processes.
Course created on May 29, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Definitions, Concepts, and Terminology Related to Screening |
| 15-25 Minutes | Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Protective Factors |
| 25-50 Minutes | Suicide Screening and Assessment Tools |
| 50-60 Minutes | Specific Referral Resource Examples |
| 60-115 Minutes | Suicide Screening and Assessment Tools Continued |
| 115-145 Minutes | Veterans’ Issues in Suicide Prevention Including Statistics, Risk Factors, and Screening Considerations |
| 145-165 Minutes | Referrals: Selecting Appropriate Resources, Best Practices, Continuity of Care |
| 165-175 Minutes | Interactive Case Studies and Practical Applications, Including Where and How to Refer |
| 175-180 Minutes | Summary, Knowledge Check, and Q&A |
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Ryan Kirk
PsyD, MSW HSPP
Dr. Ryan Kirk is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of Psychological Services for Meridian Health Services, working remotely from Denver, Colorado.
He has conducted trainings around continuous process improvement models targeting rapid improvement projects and whole-organization culture shifts. He has a background in specialized clinical interventions such as psychological and neuropsychological assessment, pediatric and family medicine, and a biofeedback certification for pain management. In his current role, Dr. Kirk oversees quality assurance for documentation and evidence-based clinical practices and drives integrated care initiatives to better serve vulnerable populations. His efforts center on developing real-time behavioral health consultation programs within primary care and addressing physical health needs during behavioral health visits.
Dr. Kirk holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University and a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. An avid cyclist, snowboarder and guitarist, he brings a well-rounded perspective to his mental health leadership roles.
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Financial disclosures: Dr. Ryan Kirk received an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial disclosures: Dr. Ryan Kirk has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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Washington Department of Health
The State of Washington Department of Health has approved this training program to meet the requirements of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Program.