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Adult Suicide Screening, Assessment, and Prevention in Rural and Medically Underserved Areas in SC

Program Details:
May 14, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee(s):
Free
View flyer (PDF)
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.50
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.50
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
5/13/26 12:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
5/13/26 11:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This is a virtual training focused on strengthening suicide prevention efforts in rural behavioral health settings and rural communities more broadly. The training reviews the current state of the adult suicide crisis in South Carolina, highlighting key risk factors and service gaps in rural and medically underserved communities. Participants are introduced to multiple free and evidence-based suicide screening and assessment tools appropriate for use in rural behavioral healthcare environments. The training also will share several critical strategies to strengthen suicide prevention efforts more broadly in rural behavioral health settings and rural communities.
Objectives

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

  • Describe the state of the behavioral health crisis (adult suicide) in rural SC communities
  • Discuss multiple screeners and assessment tools that could be used within a rural behavioral healthcare setting to recognize and assess adult suicide risk
  • Describe critical strategies to strengthen suicide prevention efforts that could be implemented within a rural behavioral health setting or rural community.
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 5/13/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/13/2026)
    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 5/13/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/13/2026)
    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 5/13/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/13/2026)
    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.
  • SC AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/13/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.5 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • Health Professions Student
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/13/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.5 hour(s) program is presented by Mid-Carolina AHEC.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/13/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 5/13/2026)
    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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