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Clinical Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk of Suicide
This course is the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense's Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk of Suicide Version 2.0. This guideline is designed to address the key principles of identification, management, rehabilitation, and clinical care for patients at risk for suicide.
20 CEU hours Department of Veterans Affairs - Department of Defense Free retakes
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Course Overview
This course is the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense's Clinical Practice Guideline for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk of Suicide Version 2.0. This guideline is designed to address the key principles of identification, management, rehabilitation, and clinical care for patients at risk for suicide.
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Objectives
- To promote evidence-based management of patients presenting with Suicidal Self-Directed Violence behavior
- To promote the efficient and effective assessment of patients' risks
- To identify efficacious intervention to prevent death in individuals presenting with Suicidal Self-Directed Violence behavior
- To identify the critical decision points in the management of patients at risk for Suicidal Self-Directed Violence
- To promote evidence-based management of individuals with (post-deployment) health concerns and behaviors related to Suicidal Self-Directed Violence
- To inform local policies or procedures, such as those regarding referrals to, or consultation with, specialists
- To motivate administrators at each of the Federal agencies and patient care access sites to develop innovative plans to break down barriers that may prevent patients from having prompt access to appropriate assessment and care
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Course Outline
1
Introduction
2
Background
3
About this Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)
4
Guideline Work Group
5
Algorithm
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Recommendations<br />a. Screening and Evaluation<br />b. Risk Management and Treatment<br />c. Other Management Modalities<br />d. Knowledge Gaps and Recommend Research<br />
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Appendix A: Considerations for Suicide Prevention
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Appendix B: Self-Directed Violence Classification System
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Appendix C: Evidence Review Methodology
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Appendix D: Patient Focus Group Methods and Findings
11
Appendix E: Evidence Table
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Appendix F: 2013 Recommendation Categorization Tables
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Appendix G: Participant List
14
Appendix H: Literature Review Search Terms and Strategy
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Appendix I: Alternative Text Description of Algorithm
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Appendix G: Abbreviations
Final assessment
Approvals & accreditation
AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 11 credentials.
Clinical Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk of Suicide