About this course
This course equips child care workers with the knowledge and practical skills to recognize, assess, and respond effectively to suicide risk among youth. Learners will explore the scope of youth suicide, debunk common myths, identify risk factors and warning signs, apply risk assessment frameworks, implement prevention strategies, understand legal and ethical responsibilities, communicate effectively with at-risk youth, and access community resources.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the scope and prevalence of youth suicide
- Identify myths and misconceptions about suicide in youth
- Recognize risk factors and warning signs
- Differentiate levels of suicide risk and apply assessment criteria
- Implement prevention and intervention strategies
- Understand legal and ethical responsibilities, including reporting
- Respond appropriately to suicidal statements