Training | Nopcas

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][wm_text_block]The risk of suicide can be decreased if those closest to the individuals in crisis recognize the warning signs and know how to help. That is why everyone – friends, family members, co-workers, and teachers – needs to be familiar with the warning signs and basic intervention steps. In as little as one hour, the Gatekeeper Training Program can help equip you with knowledge that may help save a life.[/wm_text_block][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][wm_text_block]We offer two types of training:

The Gatekeeper Instructor Program (Part 1 & Part 2), and the
Suicide Risk Assessment and Triage

[/wm_text_block][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][wm_text_block]Training objectives:

increase baseline knowledge about the roles of psychological and chemical disorders, along with chemical abuse in suicide cases.
increase the number of persons of all ages who are referred for intervention and treatment for suicidal behaviors
decrease the number of suicide attempts and completions, locally, nationally, and internationally
increase Gatekeepers’ and first responders’ confidence to make interventions and referrals
increase awareness of community resources and how to access and utilize them

[/wm_text_block][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][wm_text_block]Course Objectives:

to understand the nature, range, and importance of suicidal communications and their importance in preventing suicide
to review and understand which groups are at the greatest risk for suicide and why Gatekeeper interventions help them
to train participants to teach others about Gatekeeper Training
to acquire specific knowledge about how audiences may respond to the Gatekeeper message and how to respond in a constructive manner
to learn how to effectively promote suicide prevention in any community

[/wm_text_block][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][wm_text_block]Course Content:

Gatekeeper Training: how, why, and what the research entails
New and promising approaches to suicide prevention
Targeting prevention education efforts
Review of the course video
Teaching the course
Facilitating role plays
Handling questions from audiences
Expanding the program to other community prevention efforts

[/wm_text_block][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][wm_text_block]Certification program includes:

Instruction manual complete with CD vignettes, suicide stats, and power point presentations
A copy of the introductory video
Tool kit with information on suicide related issues
Two books written by the founder of the QPR Institute
Certificate of Completion

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Triage Intervention is designed to:

detect and assess immediate risks of suicide
if present, reducing and removing means of risks of suicide
get the suicidal individual to a professional for further assessment and treatment

Inclusive in the training are:

the orientation to the Triage Training
the Epidemiology of Suicide (65 minute video/ CD lecture)
Mental Illness and Suicide (45 minute video/ CD lecture)
the Current Climate of Suicide Risk Assessment
intro to the Triage document
teaching “How to ask the ‘suicide question’”
teaching triage questions, rationale, and samples
audio files for documentation practice
role-play exercises

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