Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention | Black dog Institute
  2. Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

  • Duration
    6-hours Plus morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Program Outline
    This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skill and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and developing a collaborative management plan to increase the safety of people planning suicide. The workshop provides practical tools for health professionals managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations including the acute suicidal crisis, care after a suicide attempt and assisting families experiencing suicide bereavement.
  • Accreditation
    • 40 RACGP QI&CPD Category 1
    • Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
    • 30 ACRRM PRPD
    • 6 hours CPD (Psychologists)​
    • 6 hours CPD for nurses as endorsed by the Aust. College of Nursing
  • Prerequisites
    Completion of predisposing activity
  • Suitable for

    GP Registrars, GPs, Psychologists, Social Workers

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  • 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

Choose your location and book this course online:

State City Date Time Fee Book Now
NSW Nelson Bay 22 Jun 2019 09 AM - 05 PM $110.00 Registration Information
NSW Goonellabah 20 Jul 2019 09 AM - 05 PM $50.00 Kindly supported by the Lismore Suicide Prevention Collaborative (a North Coast PHN initiative)
Register and Pay Online 
NSW Randwick 27 Jul 2019 09 AM - 05 PM $360.00 Register and Pay Online 
QLD Eight Mile Plains 15 Jun 2019 09 AM - 05 PM FREE Registration Information
QLD Brisbane 19 Oct 2019 09 AM - 05 PM $360.00 Register and Pay Online 
TAS Launceston 22 Jun 2019 09 AM - 05 PM $50.00 Supported by Primary Health Tasmania
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VIC Melbourne 15 Jun 2019 09 AM - 05 PM $360.00 Register and Pay Online 

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