National Social Work Ebook Continuing Education

Chapter 4: Suicide Risk in Adults: Assessment and Intervention, 2nd Edition 3 CE Hours Expiration Date : May 10, 2027 A reading-based asynchronous distance course. Colibri Healthcare, LLC, Provider 1147, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/5/2023 - 5/5/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credit(s). Author Release Date : May 10, 2022

Edward A. Selby, PhD, is an associate professor and the director of clinical training in the clinical psychology PhD program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Selby’s extensive research and clinical experience has sought to improve our understanding and treatment of suicidal behavior, personality disorders, and eating disorders. He has written 108 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters, and he was named a “Rising Star” by the Association for Psychological Science in 2015. Much of his work is aimed at understanding the emotional experiences related to suicidal behavior and self injury, as well as the factors among different psychiatric disorders that increase risk for suicidal behavior, including eating disorders How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. ● Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. ○ A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to Learning outcomes as a method Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest

and personality disorders. Dr. Selby’s research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, Janssen Pharmaceutica, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Dr. Selby is a licensed practitioner and has been trained extensively in major treatments for suicidal behavior and crisis intervention, including cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. More information about Dr. Selby’s research program can be found on the Emotion and Psychopathology Laboratory at Rutgers website: www. edwardaselby.com. Edward A. Selby has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. to enhance individualized learning and material retention. ● Provide required personal information and payment information.

● Complete the Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion.

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relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Š Define terms related to suicide and suicidal behavior. Š Identify specific risk factors and warning signs in adult patients that increase their risk for suicidal behavior. Š Describe effective and efficient assessment of adults who may be at risk for suicide. Implicit in Healthcare Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape

Š Explain approaches to intervention and safety planning to manage individuals exhibiting suicidal ideation and other risk factors for suicide. Š Recognize essential components of decision making and documentation with respect to suicide assessment and intervention.

behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status.

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