1st Step: Suicide Prevention for Healthcare Providers CME Posttest

This comprehensive training course provides a deep dive into suicide prevention for healthcare professionals across disciplines. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to suicide risk assessment, intervention, and management, with an emphasis on real-world clinical application. Topics include screening for suicidality, responding to imminent harm, treatment strategies, ethical and legal considerations, and the unique needs of high-risk populations such as Veterans and individuals experiencing chronic stress or PTSD. The course also covers the role of first responders and interdisciplinary collaboration. Fully compliant with Washington State’s 6-hour suicide prevention training requirement, this course is ideal for healthcare providers seeking advanced clinical preparation to reduce suicide risk and improve patient outcomes. This course meets the Washington State 6-hour requirement for suicide prevention training and the Kentucky 6-hour continuing education requirement for mental health providers on suicide prevention.