Suicide remains a leading cause of preventable death, with many individuals presenting to healthcare settings in the days and weeks before a suicide attempt. This concise, evidence-based course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and tools needed to recognize suicide risk and intervene effectively. Participants will learn to apply validated suicide screening tools, respond to signs of imminent harm by lethal means, and initiate appropriate referral pathways. Special attention is given to populations at heightened risk as well as to the impact of nursing burnout and chronic toxic stress on both providers and patient care. Designed to meet Washington State’s 3-hour training requirement, this course is also valuable for professionals across the country seeking to enhance their suicide prevention competencies.

This course fulfills suicide prevention continuing education requirements for Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Carolina, Connecticut, and Kentucky. In Kentucky, this course also meets the requirement for training in suicide prevention and chronic toxic stress.