Description
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Training for Trainers (T4T) course trains Soldiers with existing teaching, presentation, or leadership experience to conduct the two-day ASIST workshop. ASIST prepares caregivers to become willing, ready, and able to provide emergency first aid to persons at risk of suicidal behavior; understand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions; provide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs; identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it; appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large; and, recognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.
Core Skills
- curriculum delivery and classroom instruction
- training program facilitation
- adult learning and instructional techniques
- sensitive topic communication
- crisis intervention and de-escalation
- documentation and reporting of training
- data tracking for training completion
- policy interpretation and communication
- stakeholder coordination
- briefing and presentation skills
- coaching and mentoring
- confidentiality and privacy awareness
- basic case management and referral
- time and schedule management
- team collaboration in support programs
Common Certifications
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
- Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)
Civilian Career Paths
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- HUMAN RESOURCES
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