3-hour Washington Suicide Prevention Training

→ WASHINGTON STATE APPROVED

You'll find us listed on the Washington State Model List page as "Education Workers Group'' (our LLC company name). Along with that listing, you'll see our website, workshopsexpress.com. You can find a full breakdown of our provider approval details at the bottom of this page.

→ 100% ONLINE

The 3-hour Washington Suicide Prevention workshop you'll receive online covers the same state-approved curriculum you'd otherwise receive in person. Just log in to our user-friendly portal and start your course any day, any time.  

→ SELF-PACED

Complete your required 3 hours of training on your own schedule. As soon as you enroll, you'll have access to all of your workshop materials. While you study, our clock counts down your required 3 hours of training time. 

Notice the Signs to Save Lives

When someone is suicidal, they can feel utterly hopeless. The job of health professionals and practitioners is to offer hope and avenues for healing, even in the darkest of times. Proactive prevention strategies are vital to successful assessments and preventative interventions. 

Understanding the stressors and hopelessness that lead people to consider suicide and connecting them to the appropriate help can save lives.

-Washington State Department of Health

The tools inside of this training will equip you with a foundational understanding of what motivates suicidal ideation and attempts. You'll be able to identify appropriate public and private resources for individuals so that quality referrals can be made for care and mental health management. 

This 3-hour state training is required for various Washington state health professionals. Some professionals are required to take a longer course and the regularity of training varies as well. To confirm the state's training requirements for your profession, please visit the State of Washington Health Profession Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training page.

Every conversation counts.

When you know how to listen and what questions to ask, your confidence in spotting the signs of suicide risk will soar. Implementing the skills inside of the 3-hour Washington Suicide Prevention can lead to more attentive care, qualified concern, and quick, life-saving action. 

Inside your Workshops Express training, you'll find everything you need to take a thoughtful approach to guiding patients and their families through suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and related mental health struggles.

WORKSHOP CURRICULUM

Lesson 1: Prevalence Of Suicide In Washington State & The U.S.
Gain key perspectives on suicidal ideation and attempts in this introductory lesson, starting with an overview of the many origins and risk factors associated with suicide. You'll also learn the epidemiology of suicide in Washington State and why sensitive responses, effective screenings, and appropriate referrals are key in addressing the suffering of individuals at risk of suicide.  

Lesson 2: Screening & Assessment of Risk Factors Associated with Suicide
Verbal indicators, behavior signs, and emotional changes related to suicide risk are covered in this screening and assessment lesson. With the right screening tools and vigilant attention to the mental health of your clients and patients, you could be part of the proactive solution to suicide.

Lesson 3: Referrals: Best Practices for Connecting the Client/Patient
Evaluating suicidal intent can be a tricky process. In this lesson, you'll learn what questions to ask when someone overtly or covertly expresses suicidal intent, how to approach the topic of suicide, and vital factors in conducting suicide assessments. 

Lesson 4: Management of Patient, Treatment Modalities, Continuity of Care & Suicide Prevention Strategies
Mitigating suicide risk requires a multi-pronged approach. You and your patients can find hope through public health measures, initiatives, individual treatment, and follow-up. In this lesson, you'll also learn about supporting suicide survivors, military families, and ethical dilemmas in suicide prevention and care. 

Lesson 5: Course Evaluation
Reflect on your learning experience in the Suicide Prevention Workshop. This evaluation is your chance to share feedback about the practicality, effectiveness, and user-friendliness of your completed lessons. 

Lesson 6: Exam
Assess your knowledge of key suicide prevention principles. Exams may be taken multiple times if needed to allow additional study and understanding of concepts. Passing the exam is required to obtain your certificate of completion.