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The Certificate in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management has been developed to meet the needs of persons who intend to work in the fields of behavioral health, human services, and health care. This certificate program is for currently enrolled EWU students and is not an independent program. ADST454, ADST480, and ADST484 are offered asynchronously online. Because of the sensitive nature of the course material, ADST482 is delivered in an online hybrid format (with both Zoom synchronous sessions and asynchronous content).

Individuals not enrolled at EWU who are interested in completing coursework related to suicidality can contact adst@ewu.edu for information on course availability for non-matriculating students.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Addiction Studies Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management Certificate, Undergraduate

This certificate enhances development and promotion of effective clinical and professional practice of assessment, treatment and management of suicidal behaviors. Courses provide an overview of the addiction process and issues related to suicide and mental health and explores the prevention public health model.

Required Courses
ADST 454TRAUMA INFORMED CARE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH4
ADST 480WHERE SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH MEET4
ADST 482SUICIDE ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT4
ADST 484SUICIDE PREVENTION: POLICY AND PROGRAMS3
Total Credits15

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Compare and contrast the different models of addiction and categories of drugs of abuse to understand the cycle of addiction and addictive drugs that increase use;
  • Identify factors related to the basic knowledge of the fundamental relationship between substance use disorders, mental health and suicide;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in assessing for suicide potential using an approved risk assessment tool;
  • Evaluate the role of the public health model data, etiology, risk and protective factors, and trends in the prevention of suicide.