Through contracts with the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Pediatric Society has developed and delivered in-person and online professional education about behavioral health and suicide prevention since 2013. In fall 2020, OPS developed Youth SAVE, a suicide screening, assessment, safety planning and intervention virtual training program for child and youth-serving healthcare professionals.
Youth Suicide Prevention – Booster
Youth Suicide Prevention – Booster
OPS is offering 1.5-hour virtual training sessions that focus on suicide assessment, intervention, and safety planning. The trainings include overviews of concepts, tools, and office workflows; large-group case-based learning; and peer sharing and questions.
Learning Objectives
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- Increased understanding of the importance of universal screening for suicide risk.
- Familiarization with the most common means of death by suicide and how to assess risk based on the feasibility and lethality of method.
- Improved comfort with using safety plans to intervene with youth experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Format
Each booster training session includes 1.5 hours of virtual learning. Participants may attend any or all of these sessions for CME.
CME
1.5 CME credits* are available per session (6.0 for the entire series).Target Audience
Medical providers and clinic staffScheduled Training:
ASSESSMENT:
> Featuring the asQ (Ask Suicide-Screening Questions) assessment tool.- Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here
INTERVENTION:
> Featuring collaborative patient safety planning and lethal means counseling.- Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Register Here
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Register Here
Questions
Please fill out this interest form and we will send you updates when a training is scheduled. You can also send an email to us at education@oraap.org.*This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Oregon Chapter of the AAP. The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AAP designates this Other (Internet live & internet enduring) for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 6.0 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. PAs may claim a maximum of 6.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. This program is accredited for 6.0 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.
Youth SAVE
Youth SAVE
Youth SAVE equips school- and community-based mental health professionals with the tools to virtually assess for — and intervene with — youth who have thoughts of suicide.
Learning Objectives
- Identify needs, impact factors and resiliency factors
- Identify and analyze needs, protocols, and tools related to suicide intervention with youth in virtual and in-person environments
- Conduct suicide assessment and intervention with youth in virtual and in-person settings
- Identify resiliency factors for youth and incorporate them into a collaborative safety plan
- Identify and connect to local resources
- Apply an equity lens to suicide prevention and intervention with youth
Target Audience
• Youth-serving professionals with behavioral health background or experience • Professionals who must meet Adi’s Act/SB 52 requirements • Professionals who need intervention-level training • Professionals who serve youth virtually and in-personCEUs
The National Association of Social Workers has approved this activity for 7.25 continuing education credits.For More Information
Visit reapusa.org/youth-save
Youth SAVE-Medical Providers
Youth SAVE-Medical Providers
Youth Suicide Prevention Training will equip both medical care providers with the skills to screen for and intervene with youth experiencing thoughts of suicide, both in person and via telemedicine.
Learning Objectives
- Apply an equity lens to suicide prevention
- Conduct suicide assessment and intervention
- Identify sources of strengths and other resiliency factors, incorporating them into a collaborative safety plan
- Identify needs, protocols, and tools related to suicide assessment and intervention among youth
- Identify resources for wrap-around support
Format
The training includes 6 hours of synchronous learning and 1.5 hours of asynchronous learning, all delivered virtually.
CME
This activity has been approved for up to 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TMTarget Audience
Medical providers and clinic staffScheduled Training:
None available at this time.Questions
Please fill out this interest form and we will send you updates when a training is scheduled. education@oraap.orgFrequently Asked Questions
How is Youth SAVE formatted?
The training includes 6 hours of synchronous learning and 2 hours of asynchronous learning, all delivered virtually.
How is Youth SAVE unique?
- Youth-specific
- Equity-focused
- Offered virtually, which reduces costs and travel time, and allows participants to learn alongside other professionals from across the state
- Designed for those who don’t need the entry-level information offered in other intervention training programs, significantly reducing training time
- Encourages learners to analyze current suicide intervention policies and procedures in their professional settings
- Provides evidence-based suggestions for relational, equity-focused, and youth-centric suicide assessments and interventions
I serve youth in-person. Why take Youth SAVE?
Youth SAVE provides skills for in-person, virtual, and phone based suicide assessments and interventions. Youth SAVE increases provider confidence in working across contexts, allowing them to serve youth experiencing thoughts of suicide collaboratively