DESCRIPTION: Medical settings play a key role in suicide prevention. The workshop's goal is to increase the knowledge and confidence of nurses working in medical settings in identifying and supporting patients who are suicidal. The workshop provides an overview of suicide risk factors and warning signs, introduces basic risk assessment and crisis de-escalation, and explores enhancing connection with patients. Intended for nurses and those working in medical settings in Alameda County, however all are welcome.
Date/time: Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 12-1p
Registration link: https://bit.ly/Oct2026Nurses
Learning objectives:
Overview of patient suicide risk through risk factors and warning signs
Enhancing skills for connection
Basic crisis de-escalation and suicide assessment
CEs are available for nurses only at this time: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17897, for 1 contact hour. For those who work in Alameda County, CE certificates are free. For those who work outside of Alameda County, there is a $5 fee for CE certificates. The workshop is free to attend.