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Mar 1, 2017

QPR.3.1.2017 QPR Instructor Training

QPR Certified Gatekeeper Instructor Training

with Colleen Carpenter, MA, MPH

Pre-registration is required. This training is for individuals participating in a specific funding opportunity.

The last day to register is Thursday, February 24, 2017 at 4pm

 Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017                                                                                
 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
 Location: 2777 E.Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48211        

 Meals: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided

Training Description

 

Becoming a certified trainer of QPR’s industry-leading approach to suicide prevention is an excellent way for individuals and organizations to help empower their communities to effectively intervene on behalf of suicidal and in-crisis people.

GATEKEEPER TRAINING CERTIFICATION
  • 3-year Certification
  • 8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • 25 QPR classroom booklets and everything you’ll need to host your first training workshop

Must be 18 years or older to complete this course.

 

Learning Objectives

Key Course Objectives & Content

  • Training participants to teach QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

  • Understanding the nature and range of suicidal communications

  • Knowing the groups at greatest risk of suicide and why QPR can work for them

  • Suicide and suicide prevention in history

  • Gatekeeper training; how, why and the research

  • New and promising approaches to suicide prevention

  • How QPR fits into national efforts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration Policy

Pre-registration is required. Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. This training fills quickly and walk-in space is extremely limited, if space is available at all. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.

 

 

ADA Accommodations

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Andrea at asmith1@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the training date.

For technical assistance, contact our help desk at 313-451-3792.

If you have questions regarding the training, contact Andrea Smith at asmith1@dwmha.com

 


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