Suicide Intervention Training coming to Jackson County 911

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Suicide Intervention

Fifty percent of emergency call-takers will face a suicide call during their careers. That's because many victims call 9-1-1 as a last resort. Are you prepared to guide a suicidal caller to safety?

This acclaimed program shows you how to think quickly, spot key warning signs, and act with confidence when you have a suicidal caller on the line. The knowledge you gain from this one-day workshop is the best weapon to have when lives are at stake.

Learn how to:

Understand the psychological factors behind most suicides
Interpret key warning signs from suicidal callers
Handle the 6 different types of suicidal callers
Deal with depressed, schizophrenic, and paranoid callers
Respond to law enforcement suicides

Topics Covered Include:

Social explanations
Male vs. female suicide
Adolescent and elderly suicide
Methods of intervention
Listening barriers
Hostage negotiation techniques
Responder safety
Utilizing specialized resources

Course Fee: $229.00 per student

Volume Discounts Available!

Register 4-6 for only $209.00 each
Register 7 + for only $199.00 each

· REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.powerphone.com/dispatchu/suicide-intervention/

OR CALL US:
1.800.537.6937

Course No: 16-1398

Class Hours:
8 Hours Classroom Time
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Class hours are subject to change

Oct 4, 2016
Ripley , WV

Hosted by: Jackson County 911

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this class. Students of all skill levels are welcome.

WV APCO - Chapter President

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