Courses
for credit can be offered by educational institutions, private
organizations, and not-for-profit organizations. These courses
offer the opportunity to increase the knowledge and skills
necessary to help you help persons at risk for suicide.
The
phrase “courses for credit” refers to the ability to use
the courses and workshop resources listed for continuing
education hours, university credit, or general learning
hours. All of the resources listed do not provide university
credit hours for the training opportunities offered.
This page provides a listing of
resources where you can find additional information on courses
for credit offered locally, at an independent facility, or
Online.
Electronic
and multimedia resources are provided to help you to find Courses
for credit on the topic of suicide and suicide prevention. These
courses are available from professional organizations, not-for-profit
organizations, and educational institutions.
Internet
Australian
Institute of Family Studies
The
Australian Institute of Family Studies is a not for profit
organization that began with the Australian Family Law Act
in 1975. The Commonwealth Government officially established
the Australian Institute of Family Studies in February 1980
to promote the identification and understanding of factors
affecting marital and family stability in Australia.
Courses
and workshops on suicide prevention are available through
the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention
and LifeForce Network in association with the Australian
Institute of Family Studies. Information on the courses
and workshops from the institute is available at the following
Web address:
Capella
University is a U.S. based educational institution whose mission
is to deliver the highest quality bachelor's, master's and
doctoral programs through innovative forms of distance learning.
Capella has schools of Psychology, Human Services, and Education
as well as Technology and Business and is accredited by The
Higher Learning Commission: Member of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools. Capella offers on-line distance learning
courses in a variety of areas related to suicide and suicide
prevention.
The
Capella University Web site is available at the following
Web address:
