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"Be prepared for one of the toughest calls you'll ever face"




1 Day (8 Hours) - $209.00 per student

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

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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
 

"The level and quality of the material covered was excellent. The instructors were top notch and kept the class interested and involved. I would recommend this instruction for all personnel from the chief of police to the patrol officer. "

Madison Department of Police Services, CT

"The comments received from our police, fire and National Park attendees were clear, that every emergency medical dispatcher should receive this intensive/informative training. "

PD of Hilo, HI







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