SPED 140 - Suicide Triage Intervention: Question, Persuade, Respond

Institution:

Foothill College

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Description:

This didactic and experiential course will equip first responders and organizations with skills necessary to help prevent suicide and violence in their campus communities using the QPR model. An overview of the suicide problem in America will be addressed as well as practical skills for first responder intervention. Participants will learn how to question a distressed person, persuade them to accept help and refer them to appropriate resources. Skills for assessing immediate risk for suicide and documentation will be presented. One hour lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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