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Continuing Education on Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention for Social Workers and Other Mental Health Professionals: A Follow-Up Study
Journal of Teaching in Social Work (2016)
  • Rebecca G. Mirick, Salem State University
  • Joanna Bridger
  • James McCauley
  • Larry Berkowitz
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.
Keywords
  • Continuing education,
  • social work education,
  • suicide,
  • suicide assessment,
  • suicide prevention
Publication Date
June 29, 2016
DOI
10.1080/08841233.2016.1200171
Citation Information
Rebecca G. Mirick, Joanna Bridger, James McCauley and Larry Berkowitz. "Continuing Education on Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention for Social Workers and Other Mental Health Professionals: A Follow-Up Study" Journal of Teaching in Social Work Vol. 36 Iss. 4 (2016) p. 363 - 379
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rebecca-mirick/6/