This Course Includes
1 Hour of Content
Focused, practical risk assessment training
90 Days Access
From date of purchase
Certificate of Completion Included
CPD Eligible Course
1 CPD hour
Course Description
Suicide risk assessment is a core competency for psychologists and mental health professionals. It requires clarity, structure, and the ability to respond proportionately to risk.
This training provides a practical framework for conducting comprehensive suicide risk assessments and developing effective, individualised safety plans. The focus is on strengthening clinical reasoning, identifying risk and protective factors, and ensuring your documentation and intervention decisions are defensible.
You will learn how to assess suicide risk across varying levels of presentation, when to initiate immediate assessment, and how to tailor safety planning strategies accordingly.
This course supports best practice, ethical decision-making, and culturally responsive assessment, including considerations for working with children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
Learning Objectives
By completing this CPD training, you will be able to:
- Conduct structured suicide risk assessments that identify key risk and protective factors
- Recognise clinical presentations that require immediate suicide risk evaluation
- Stratify suicide risk levels appropriately
- Develop tailored safety plans aligned to level of risk
- Identify the essential components of an effective safety plan
- Adapt risk assessment and safety planning processes in culturally responsive ways
- Meet ethical and professional obligations in documentation and decision-making
Who Is This Training For?
This training is designed for psychologists, therapists, and allied health professionals working in mental health settings.
It is particularly suited to clinicians who:
- Want greater confidence conducting suicide risk assessments
- Are early in their career and building foundational risk management skills
- Want a structured and defensible approach to safety planning
Level: Foundational
Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy: All sales are final.
Individual Use Only: This training is licensed for individual professional use. Unauthorised sharing or distribution of materials is prohibited.
By enrolling, you agree to the terms of purchase. Please review the full terms of purchase here: Terms of Purchase
Format and Access
Access period: This is an on-demand training, accessible for 90 days from the date of purchase.
CPD/CE hours: 1 CPD/CE hour. A certificate of completion is provided following completion of the training.
Your Questions, Answered
Are these CPD trainings suitable for psychologists in Australia and internationally?
Yes. All CPD trainings are highly relevant to psychologists practising in Australia. They are also widely used by psychologists and allied health professionals practising internationally. The clinical principles, assessment frameworks, and therapeutic approaches covered are broadly applicable across different practice contexts, and Amanda Moses Psychology has supported professionals across the globe.
Are Amanda Moses Psychology CPD trainings accredited?
The CPD trainings are designed to meet the CPD requirements for psychologists and relevant allied health professionals. Each training clearly outlines learning objectives and CPD hours, allowing psychologists to log their CPD in line with professional requirements.
As CPD accreditation processes vary across professions and jurisdictions, it is the responsibility of each practitioner to ensure the training meets their individual CPD obligations and learning plan.
Who are these CPD trainings designed for?
These CPD trainings are designed primarily for psychologists, including provisional psychologists, early-career clinicians, and experienced practitioners. Many trainings are also relevant to allied health professionals working in mental health and related fields. Training levels are clearly indicated to help you select content appropriate to your experience and scope of practice.
Are your CPD trainings self-paced?
Yes. All CPD trainings are fully self-paced and available online, allowing you to complete them in a way that fits around clinical work and other commitments.
Amanda also runs live events and webinars a few times each year. You can view upcoming live training opportunities on the Upcoming Events page.
Should I purchase a single CPD training or a bundle?
A single CPD training is a good option if you are looking to develop a specific skill or focus on a particular area of practice. Bundles are ideal if you want broader skill development, deeper learning across related topics, and better long-term value when planning your CPD.
What is included in CPD training bundles?
CPD training bundles include access to a curated group of related trainings at a reduced price. Each bundle provides full access to all included courses for their listed access periods, allowing you to work through the content at your own pace.
How long do I have access to the CPD trainings?
Access periods vary by training and are clearly listed on each course page. Most CPD trainings provide several months of access, giving you time to revisit material and apply learning in practice.
Can I complete these CPD trainings if I am a provisional psychologist?
Yes. Many CPD trainings are suitable for provisional psychologists, and some are specifically designed for this stage of practice, including National Psychology Exam preparation. Training levels are provided to guide your selection.
Can I rewatch the CPD training videos?
Yes. During your access period, you can rewatch and revisit training videos as many times as you like.
How do I access my CPD trainings?
Once enrolled, you can access your CPD trainings through your online account. Trainings can be viewed on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.
Do you offer payment plans?
Amanda Moses Psychology does not offer direct payment plans. However, at checkout you may have the option to use third-party payment providers such as Afterpay or PayPal, which may allow you to spread the cost of your purchase over four instalments, depending on your eligibility and their terms.
Amanda Moses Psychology is not affiliated with these providers, and all payment arrangements, approvals, and terms are managed directly by the third-party provider.
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