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

Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

  • Duration
    7.5 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. It also 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.


    Please note that this workshop discusses suicide, and we understand this can be a difficult topic to discuss, especially for people who have lived experience of suicide or suicidality. We ask you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing when deciding to attend this workshop.

  • Accreditation

    • 7.5 CPD hours incl. 4.5 hrs Education Activity & 3 hrs Reviewing Performance (GPs)

    • Mental Health CPD (GPs)

    • 7.5 hours CPD (Psychologists)


    This workshop is eligible for one day of funding under the Emergency Medicine component of the Rural Procedural Grants Program (GPs)
  • Prerequisites
    Completion of predisposing activity
  • Suitable for

    GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Psychologists, Social Workers, Other mental health professionals

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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:

StateCity Date TimeFee Book Now
NSWWagga Wagga 04 May 2024 09 AM  - 05 PMFREE Enrol Now  

This activity is funded by the Murrumbidgee PHN for AHPs/GPs in the Murrumbidgee region.
NSWGriffith 05 May 2024 09 AM  - 05 PMFREE Enrol Now  

This activity is funded by the Murrumbidgee PHN for AHPs/GPs in the Murrumbidgee region.
NSWWollongong 11 May 2024 09 AM  - 05 PM$74.99 Enrol Now  

Normally $360. This training has been generously subsidised by NSW Health
NSWCasula 21 Sep 2024 09 AM  - 05 PMFREE Enrol Now  

This activity is supported by South Western Sydney Primary Health Network.

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