The Center for Deployment Psychology is presenting a course on Suicide Prevention Considerations for Prescribing Providers on 14 March 2025, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Registration for the course is FREE and comes with 4.5 CMEs. 
Please note the CE details section at the bottom of the page. Space in this event is limited and registration will close when capacity is reached, even if this is before the final registration deadline.

Description:
This intensive one-day module provides training in the assessment and management of suicide ideation and behavior. The theoretical underpinnings of suicide ideation and behavior are presented. Participants will be introduced to the Self-Directed Violence Classification System (SDVCS), a nomenclature supported by the DoD/VA for self-directed violence and suicidal behavior. Population-based risk and protective factors will be reviewed. Next, basic elements of suicide risk screening and assessment will be introduced. Participants will learn a number of crisis intervention strategies for working with suicidal patients. Participants will receive in-depth training in the assessment and management of suicidal patients and will have the opportunity to practice skills.

Video demonstrations and participant role-plays will be used in class to practice key assessment and intervention techniques. The module is designed for prescribing providers working with service members who are seeking in-depth training in empirically supported treatment options they can immediately incorporate into their clinical practice. The training will provide hands-on practice activities and is geared toward an actively involved audience through discussion and in workshop activities. Participants are expected to actively engage in workshop activities and attend the full day of training. (US Department of Defense, 2021; World Health Organization, 2021; Joiner, 2005; Klonsky & May, 2015; Brenner et al., 2011; Veterans Health Administration & Department of Defense, 2019)

Attendance Requirements:
This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Participants will not have to install any additional programs on their computer to take part. However, a web browser is necessary. Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting http://zoom.us/test). We highly recommend those using Internet connections on government or military locations test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. It is also recommended that Mac users access the training link using either the Chrome or Firefox browser to minimize problems. Everyone must participate using a separate computer rather than joining as a group of people viewing via one machine.

Also, a functioning microphone is MANDATORY to attend, in order to participate in the role-play sessions. 

Continuing Education Details:
Participants are required to attend the entire training. Partial credits cannot be issued. Attendance is taken through the use of electronic logs, and a post-training evaluation form must be completed in order to receive CME credits.

For additional details, please click here or on the "CE DETAILS" button at the top of the page.

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Affinity CE Provider Approval
This continuing education activity is provided by AffinityCE and Uniformed Services University Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP). AffinityCE and CDP staff, planners, and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. AffinityCE adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships when present, have been mitigated by the per review of content by non-conflicted reviewers prior to the commencement of the activity.

There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CME requirements. CME Credit Certificates will be available for download via the registration system within 30 days after all course requirements have been completed.

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Brandon Carpenter at brandon.carpenter.ctr@usuhs.edu.