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QPR Training - Suicide Screening and Triage

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This training is designed for those working in roles where they may have first contact with people who are at risk of suicidal behaviours, such as youth workers, health and social service providers, nurses, police, counsellors, etc. The training prepares participants to make an initial assessment of risk for suicide and to triage the person at-risk to a professional for further assessment and care.

You will learn what to say and how, what questions to ask, and to initially assess the immediate risk of a suicide attempt as well has how to carry out and document an effective referral.

For more information about the training, see the attached flyer or contact:

Christine Priestley, Pou Whakarite Momori - Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Lakes DHB, 07 349 7955 Ext: 8637. Christine.Priestley@LakesDHB.govt.nz

Date: 6 December 2011
Time: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Kauri Meeting Room, Level 3, Rotorua General Practice Group, 1172 Haupapa Street
Free registration

Registration is essential as places are limited. Registration closes on 18 November.

To register for this course please contact: Heather Black, 07 349 7843 or Heather.Black@LakesDHB.govt.nz