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ForwardNavy Suicide Prevention Training for Providers
*Requirement: The learner must complete the activity and pass the posttest in JKO prior to claiming CE credit. (https://jko.jten.mil/). The Access Code to register for the course will be provided upon completion of the course in JKO*
Program description
This two-hour training module provides training in the assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior with military connected individuals. This training begins with a review of the epidemiology of suicide within the military population. Next, Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy instructions related to suicide prevention and reporting are reviewed. Participants will be introduced to the Self-Directed Violence Classification System (SDVCS), a nomenclature supported by the DoD/Veterans Affairs (VA) for self-directed violence and suicidal behavior. In addition, a review of two theories of suicide - the Fluid Vulnerability Theory and the Interpersonal Psychological Theory are discussed. The 2019 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide are reviewed focusing on suicide risk evaluations. Initial management of suicidal patients is presented including in-depth discussion of crisis response and safety planning for suicide. Finally, evidence-based treatments are highlighted along with postvention principles and suggested resources for additional information
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Social Workers, and Psychologists. A certificate of attendance is available for all other attendees.
Learning Objectives
1. Characterize components of risk assessment for suicide with a focus on military-specific risk and protective factors.
2. Apply one psychological theory of suicide to the process of suicide risk assessment.
3. Formulate clinical decisions with suicidal patients using the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide.
4. Specify the steps used when developing a suicide prevention safety plan.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Navy SP Training for Providers_Final.pdf | 5.44 MB |
Sharon Birman, Psy.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Marjorie Weinstock, Ph.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 2.00 Physician Assistants (AAPA)DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 2.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME CreditDHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 2.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
- 2.00 Physicians (ACCME)
DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 Nurses (ANCC)DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 2.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 Psychologists (APA)Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 2.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
- 2.00 Social Workers (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA, J7, CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 2.00 continuing education credits.
- 2.00 Certificate of Attendance
- 2.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 2.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
