Suicide Prevention For Health Professionals: Screening, Referrals, And Veterans Issues
Course: #9637Level: Introductory 2 Hours 236 Reviews
This course is designed for health professionals to deepen their understanding of suicide screening and referrals, with a specific focus on the veteran population. Participants will learn to identify and describe essential suicide screening and assessment tools to aid in early identification and intervention. The course will also cover critical risk factors, warning signs, and effective prevention strategies tailored to the unique needs of veterans. Additionally, key considerations for making informed and effective suicide referrals as part of a comprehensive suicide prevention program will be explored. Through this training, health professionals will be equipped with practical knowledge and strategies to support individuals at risk and make meaningful impacts in suicide prevention efforts.
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/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 12690; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1306402; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Mental Health
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list and describe suicide screening and assessment tools.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies for suicide among veterans.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain key considerations for suicide referrals as part of a suicide prevention program.
Course created on May 29, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-65 Minutes | Screening Considerations |
| 65-95 Minutes | Veterans Issues |
| 95-115 Minutes | Suicide Referrals and Prevention Strategies |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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236 ReviewsPresented By
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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