Citation

Mirick RG, Bridger J, McCauley J, Berkowitz L. J. Teach. Soc. Work 2016; 36(4): 363-379.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08841233.2016.1200171

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Historically, graduate training programs have not taught suicide assessment and intervention skills in depth; therefore, the development of effective continuing education offerings is relevant and necessary for practicing social workers. Although the ability to increase knowledge and confidence is critical, a focus on competency-based education demands that training participants also incorporate the new skills into practice. This study evaluates a 6 hour continuing education program on suicide assessment and intervention. A one-group, pretest/posttest/3-month follow-up design assessed changes in knowledge and confidence as well as participants' self-reported integration of knowledge and skills into their practice. Implications for continuing education programs on suicide assessment and intervention are discussed. © 2016 Taylor & Francis.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide; suicide prevention; social work education; Continuing education; suicide assessment