6-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. 

Your Skilled Care Is Someone's Lifeline

Early intervention and continuity of care are a dynamic duo in suicide prevention. As a healthcare professional, it is crucial that you can spot potential signs of suicide and respond quickly to connect your patients with the community resources and professional help they need.

Almost 40 percent of people have a healthcare visit
within a week prior to their suicide attempt.

-Washington State Department of Health

Refresh your noticing skills in the Suicide Prevention Workshop, where you'll learn how to assess suicide risk and understand at-risk populations. Inside, you'll also find a primer on therapy methods used to help individuals struggling with suicide and strategies for reducing imminent harm.

This 6-hour state training is required for a variety of Washington state health professionals, including social workers, licensed mental health professionals, nurses, marriage and family therapists, naturopaths, osteopathic physicians/surgeons/physician assistants, physicians, and physician assistants, psychologists, and retired active licensees of the above professions. Some other professionals are required to take a shorter course, and the regularity of training also varies. 

To confirm the state's training requirements for your profession, please visit the State of Washington Health Profession Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training page.

Prevention begins with understanding.

Compassion is key when it comes to recognizing and addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in your patients. Implementing the principles inside this 6-hour Washington Suicide Prevention ensures that early warning signs are understood and taken seriously. 

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: Understanding Suicide
In this immersive introduction to suicide risk factors and statistics in the U.S. and Washington State, you'll learn the neurobiological, medical, gender, age, and psycho-sociocultural dynamics that can increase an individual's risk of suicidal ideation or an attempt. This lesson also touches on the Washington State Death with Dignity Act.

Lesson 2: Suicide Screening and Assessment in Healthcare
Develop a comprehensive understanding of screening guidelines and best practices for suicide assessments in the healthcare setting. Verbal, behavioral, and mood changes that indicate suicide risk are covered in this lesson. You'll also learn what to do if a patient refuses assessment and how to determine the level of risk a patient is at for a suicide attempt. 

Lesson 3: Models of Care for Patients at Risk for Suicide
Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health management for suicide is complex and nuanced. This lesson reveals outpatient management care, inpatient management, discharge strategies, and when respite care, tele-mental health, and hospitalization may be appropriate responses to suicide risk. 

Lesson 4: Management & Prevention
This lesson presents strategies for suicide prevention, ranging from individual therapy and social support to medications. It also outlines the key components of the most common and effective strategies, including public health efforts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). 

Lesson 5: Veterans Health Administration Framework
The Veterans Health Administration (VA) offers specific resources and support to military individuals and their families. In this lesson, you'll discover the VA approach and public prevention initiatives taken by Washington State that are relevant to those serving in or having served in the military.

Lesson 6: Addressing Imminent Harm
Reducing access to lethal means is a crucial first step in suicide prevention when risk and intent are high. This strategy is covered in depth, along with postvention strategies for suicide survivors and what insurance coverage looks like for those handling suicide-related medical claims and care. 

Lesson 7: 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 8: 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.