At the completion of this activity, healthcare providers will be able to: 

• Identify specific populations at greatest risk for suicide as measured by completion of a mid-lecture self-check question 
• Describe how to screen for suicidality as measured by completion of a post-presentation quiz 
• Demonstrate competence with the appropriate use of a suicide screening tool to identify those at risk for suicide during a case study 
• Describe the appropriate steps to take after identifying a patient at risk for suicide, as measured by completion of a post-presentation quiz 
• Explain specific risk factors for Veterans and available interventions 
• Describe key risk factors for suicide, including PTSD and chronic stress as measured by mid-lecture and post-presentation assessments 
• Describe issues related to imminent harm by lethal means 
• Explain specific strategies for first responders 
• Explain ethical legal considerations for caring for patients who are suicidal  
• Complete a structured suicide risk assessment based upon a case scenario 

At the completion of this activity, assistants, aids, support staff, and pharmacy technicians will be able to: 

• Identify risk factors for suicide 
• Describe primary methods of suicide