This community-helper level training infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This free workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals to help.
In this training, learners will learn:
· How to identify the signs of suicide
· How to ask if someone is considering suicide sensitively and confidently
· How to connect individuals with the appropriate support
· How to approach suicide prevention in a culturally sensitive manner
· How to respond to community needs and decrease stigma
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint Providership of the Alaska Department of Health (AKDOH) and the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health. AKDOH is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. A maximum of 2 contact hours are available for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), American Medical Association (AMA) Physician's Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credits Credits™, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
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