Suicide Intervention & Prevention Training

This course, presented by Debra Darmata of the Oregon Health Authority's Zero Suicide Program, focuses on essential suicide intervention and prevention training for healthcare providers. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge to recognize the critical signs and symptoms necessary for effective prevention. This program fulfills the annual CE requirement for suicide intervention and prevention, which is now mandatory for DC license renewals. It provides valuable insights and practical skills to help chiropractors and other healthcare professionals address this important public health issue within their practice.

• •Identify warning signs and risk factors associated with suicidal ideation in patients
• •Recognize the epidemiology of suicide and its impact on healthcare populations
• •Apply evidence-based screening and assessment techniques appropriate for clinical settings
• •Demonstrate effective communication strategies for suicide intervention conversations
• •Understand mandatory reporting requirements and legal/ethical obligations for healthcare providers
• •Access appropriate referral resources and crisis intervention protocols
• •Implement suicide prevention strategies within chiropractic practice settings