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Suicide Risk Assessment and Ethical Considerations: Youth Ages 10-24 in Rural and Medically Underserved Areas in South Carolina

Program Details:
October 24, 2025 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee(s):
Free
View flyer (PDF)
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.50
Registration Deadline:
10/23/25 11:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
10/23/25 11:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Youth suicide is an urgent and critical challenge facing South Carolina, particularly in rural settings. This presentation will describe the state of this behavioral health crisis in South Carolina with a focus on the complexity of this issue in rural communities. Two different tools for assessing youth suicide risk will be shared along with key considerations for their use in various settings. Ethical dilemmas on screening youth for suicide risk also will be explored through case examples.
Objectives

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

  • Describe the state of the behavioral health crisis (Youth Suicide) in South Carolina,
  • Develop competency in recognizing, assessing, and preventing suicide as developmentally defined for ages 10-24
  • Recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas faced when working with youth at risk for suicide
Disclosures
This flyer and training are supported through funding provided by the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare as part of the state’s rural health initiative.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 1.5 social work hours of continuing education by Mid-Carolina AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    Credit Statement

    Mid-Carolina AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1.5 contact hours.

  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education by Mid-Carolina AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 10/23/2025)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.15 CEUs by Mid-Carolina AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Katelyn Bailey
    Phone:
    803-519-8937
    Email:
    kbailey@midcarolinaahec.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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