An advanced suicide prevention training must meet the requirements in this section OR the requirements in WAC 246-12-637. To qualify as an advanced training in suicide management, suicide care protocols, or effective treatments, a training must include a minimum of three hours in at least one of the following three content areas:
(1) In-depth discussion and application of suicide care protocols when treating clients or patients who are experiencing immediate suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide, including how to appropriately refer a client based on lived experience, assessed risk and resources available through the health care system, community, tribal behavioral health system or alternative sources;
(2) The application and follow-up of short-term acute risk interventions that are evidence-based, culturally relevant or otherwise recognized as best practices; and
(3) Culturally relevant protocols, tools, and resources to be used when assisting family members, friends, peers, or community members following a completed, or attempted suicide.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.442. WSR 26-11-047, s 246-12-635, filed 5/19/26, effective 6/19/26.]