Suicide Assessment: Ethical Considerations (3HR)

A client who shares their desire to end their life can be one the most challenging things a clinician will have to engage with. Working with a suicidal client can be even more difficult due to the strong emotions that will be evoked within the therapist. In this training, we will explore the ethics surrounding the assessment and treatment of suicidality in clients.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Determine risk factors for suicidality
• Identify protective factors for suicidality
• Describe ways to assess for suicidality
• Implement methods to manage suicidality
• Define legal and ethical considerations surrounding suicidal clients

Social workers completing this course receive 3 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Ethics continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW