NUR165 - Understanding and Preventing Suicide (1.5 HR)

Suicide prevention involves a network of individuals providing mental, emotional, and physical support to an individual. This course educates long-term care workers on how to determine if a resident is at risk for suicide, as well as how to appropriately respond, report, and resource.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1.            Define suicidal ideation.

2.            Identify factors in suicidal ideation among older adults.

3.            List which mental health disorders are most commonly associated with suicide.

4.            Discuss the connection between trauma and suicide.

5.            Recognize risk factors of suicide.

6.            Identify the protective factors of suicide.

7.            Identify the warning signs of suicidality.

8.            Describe what steps to take during an intervention with a suicidal resident, patient, or colleague and how to resource them.

9.            Describe the various treatments, medications, and approaches used to prevent suicide.

10.          Explain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of long-term care residents and workers.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.5 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.5 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.5 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.5 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.