Professional Training

While our research team is still exploring actual pharmacist encounters with suicidal patients, we know that suicidal people often telegraph their suicidal intent or desire to professionals during conversations in the professional's workplace.

This online instructor training program is available only to purchasers living outside of the United States and Canada. Pricing is adjusted by World Bank Zones, costing much less in some countries.

The training fee includes a prepaid royalty for an unlimited license to print QPR booklets and cards for those you will train.

To learn the cost of the training and printing license,click on your country.

You must be able to read and understand spoken English to complete this training program.

This 4-hour NREPP-listed certificate training program is designed for anyone working with persons with substance abuse issues and especially those working with veterans. This training also meets emerging state laws governing the licensing and practice of Chemical Dependency Professionals and includes approximately 2 hours of content (video lecture, case scenarios, practice exercises) that address how to reduce suicide risk in our veterans.

The training program targets identification, screening, referral to enhance patient safety - both outpatient and inpatient/residential - and teaches a best practice suicide screening tool and referral methodology. The course includes Level 1 QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention and an approved, brief edition of the Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) best practice registered training program. Both program descriptions can be found at: http://www.sprc.org/bpr.

First Episode Psychosis (FEP) is associated with increased risk of suicidal behaviors in youth. Sponsored by the Washington State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and led by child psychiatrist Dr. Jon McClellan, this 2-hour training program is designed to help people identify and intervene with youth who may be experiencing the onset of a serious and possibly life-threatening mental illness.

The world has moved online, and so have suicidal people. People in crisis are reaching into cyberspace for help. You can be there for them. With more text messages sent than phone calls made, and online counseling shown to be safe and effective, learn how to become an Online Counseling and Suicide Intervention Specialist.

Work with suicidal clients? This book-based, interactive online course is designed for clinicians who need practical, evidence-based, best practice interventions for helping the suicidal patients they treat. 10 hours of continuing education credit.

Please note that this online training program has not been submitted for external review by state departments of health or other authorities for approval to meet emerging state laws requiring training in this area of practice. Therefore, the certificate earned may not meet these requirements.

Use the skills from the OCSIS course for interactive role-play with other learners, prepare a portfolio of “best practice” interventions, assessments and collaborative crisis plans. 10 hours of continuing education credit.

The QPR for Sports Coaches and staff is intended to help you prevent suicide not just among athletes, but among employees, colleagues, co-workers, friends and family members.

Course qualifies for required ethics training. Every clinician rightly fears being sued for malpractice. Practice in an ethical fashion and learn to do a few things right, and you will never be sued for suicide malpractice. This engaging, three mini-lecture series (40 minutes, and two 20 minute lectures), interactive course is taught by a psychologist and a lawyer.

The world has moved online, and so have suicidal people. People in crisis are reaching into cyberspace for help. You can be there for them. With more text messages sent than phone calls made, and online counseling shown to be safe and effective, learn how to detect, assess and immediately intervene to reduce the risk of a suicide attempt or completion.

Two certificates are earned in this training program. This course qualifies for 20 NBCC clock hours or 2 CEUs and is designed to be part of your crisis volunteer training program or part a college or university crisis intervention course. Some crisis lines may wish you to take this training as part of your application process.

Includes QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

Correctional professionals have a high degree of contact with those at elevated risk of suicide, especially mentally ill offenders, those arrested for the first time, and those facing sentencing whether in jail or on probation. This interactive, multimedia, two-certificate course teaches both students and working professionals how to mitigate the risk of suicide attempts and completions both in and out of correctional facilities. 8 hours of continuing education recommended.

Includes QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

Spiritual leader are defined as key gatekeepers in the U.S. National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and by suicide prevention leadership around the world. Learn what you need to know to prevent suicide among those you know, love, and serve. This registered best practice training program has been peer reviewed by clergy from several faiths.