The Division of Student Development and Enrollment Service is pleased to announce the annual QPR-a-Thon Suicide Prevention Training. The QPR-a-Thon will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in the Student Union - Egmont Key (224). The training sessions will be held hourly from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) are three steps faculty, staff and students can learn to help prevent suicide. The event is sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college and university students, but it is also one of the most preventable causes of death. QPR training will help participants recognize the signs of suicide and three basic principles of how to help save a life. This is an excellent training opportunity for new staff, faculty and students. If it has been more than two years since your last QPR training, a QPR refresher training is recommended. A QPR training session can also be arranged at a convenient time specifically for your group or organization.
**No Need to RSVP. It's suggested you arrive 10 minutes before the training hour you would like to attend to sign in and secure your spot. **
For additional information about this topic, please contact Dr. Teresa Michaelson-Chmelir, teresa.michaelson@ucf.edu or 407-823-2811.
-About QPR Training and Suicide Prevention:
The QPR curriculum is nationally recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations as a "Best Practices" program. The training is an interactive presentation incorporating the basic QPR core curriculum, interactive case study, and opportunity for questions and discussion. QPR is coordinated by CAPS with certified trainers from UCF departments across campus. Informational handouts are provided to program participants to be useful to participants in both their work and personal lives. The QPR presentation and materials are free. For more information about this topic or to arrange a training for your group or organization at UCF, please contact Dr. Teresa Michaelson-Chmelir at tmichael@ucf.edu or (407) 823-2811. Visit us online at: http://qpr.sdes.ucf.edu/contact.
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