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Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention – Albany

17 September 2022 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and provides practical tools for managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations.

*Note that WA sessions are available on various dates in Northam, Geraldton, Esperance & Albany.

This is eligible for one day of funding under the Emergency Medicine component of the Rural Procedural Grants Program (GPs)

Accreditation

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

Topics Covered

Topic 1 – Suicide and Stigma
Topic 2 – The Suicidal Crisis
Topic 3 – Acute Management
Topic 4 – After the attempt
Topic 5 – Bereaved by Suicide

 

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

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Details

  • Date: 17 September 2022
  • Time:
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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