Suicide and Suicide Prevention Nursing CE Course
Suicide and Suicide Prevention Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 6 ANCC contact hours.
Release date: March 11, 2021
Expiration date: March 11, 2024
Learning Objectives:
Following the completion of this module, the learner should be able to:
• Define terms relevant to suicidal behaviors and describe the statistical prevalence of suicide and suicide attempts
• Outline the risk and protective factors contributing to suicide, identify warning signs of those at risk for suicide, and the most common means
• Discuss the components of a suicide risk assessment, determine the level of risk, and identify evidence-based tools and interventions corresponding to each risk level
• Identify indications for urgent and immediate action for a suicide crisis and recognize when to refer a patient for specialized treatment
• Describe the components of suicide prevention, lethal means of removal, and safety planning
• Review evidence-based nonpharmacologic interventions for suicide and depression and outline the pharmacologic treatments, common side effects, and clinical considerations of medication use
• Discuss special considerations regarding suicide and mental health conditions in the veteran population, including key risk assessments, warning signs, and associated management options
• Review the risk of imminent harm through self-injurious behaviors and ethical principles of professional code of conduct for case managers
• Identify available resources for adults, teens, and veterans diagnosed with mental illness and their family members