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CPD - Parkes - Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention

Date: 29-02-2020 00:00:00 to 23:59

When Saturday 29th February 2020, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Where AstroDish Motel, 10-16 Bogan St, Parkes, NSW
Cost FREE - Kindly funded by Western NSW PHN
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EVENT SOLD OUT - For waitlist plesae email katie.prior@wnswphn.org.au

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. The workshop 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.

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 Outcomes

• 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.

Accreditation

• RACGP: 40 QI&CPD Category 1 (GPs)
• ACRRM: 30 PRPD (GPs)
• GPMHSC: Mental Health CPD (GPs)
• 6 hours CPD (Psychologists)
• Endorsed by the Aust. College of Nursing for 6 hours CPD (Nurses)

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

To join the waitlist, please contact Katie.Prior@wnswphn.org.au

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