EDC's new and upcoming AMSR Courses offer the freedom to train in Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk at your own pace.
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) is now available as a flexible learning experience through EDC’s new online learning hub. We have updated the course curriculum to incorporate current research, broader cultural considerations, and a continued emphasis on individualized care.
AMSR is a professional training program for mental and behavioral health providers that offers a structured, research-informed
approach to suicide care. The course builds clinical skills that go beyond a standard screening result. You will learn how to better approach the topic of suicide, have conversations, gather information, formulate and document risk, and develop a collaborative care plan.
Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What future courses can we expect?
After taking this foundational AMSR course, participants are encouraged to continue to advance their suicide care practice through our AMSR live workshops and on-demand modules.
Coming soon: AMSR-Inpatient and AMSR-Substance Use Disorder modules, as well as modules focusing on using AMSR with youth, in K–12 schools, along the crisis continuum of care, in emergency departments, and to promote maternal health, among other essential topics.
AMSR in Practice: Visit the catalogue page to sign up for the upcoming AMSR in Practice training. This live, online workshop is an opportunity to practice AMSR skills with an expert trainer in small, engaging groups.
Do I need to be online at a specific time?
You do not. You can log in to your Learning with EDC account from anywhere at any time, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
The AMSR course is self-guided, and you get 6 months to complete the training. This allows participants to prioritize learning around existing personal and professional responsibilities.
How do I choose between AMSR Courses and AMSR Training?
Both versions are based on our AMSR curricula. The benefit of AMSR Courses is the ability to access the course anytime anywhere and complete the training over an extended period of time. The AMSR Training is eight hours of live in-person or online training over one or two days in a facilitated group setting led by an experienced AMSR Trainer. We offer both versions so that you can decide for yourself which would be more suited to your scheduling availability and preferred style of learning.
What if I'm looking for previous AMSR courses?
Through our partners at Psychwire, we continue to offer AMSR training for clinicians and direct care staff in outpatient and inpatient settings.