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Online Class Details
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| Class Number | Price | ||
| LS LET301 62 | $45.00 full participant rate | [login] [register] | |
| Participants must have a 56K modem internet connection (broadband connection recommended), a current browser (i.e., Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher, or Safari 2 or higher), Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or higher, and Adobe Flash 9.0.45.0 or higher. After registering for this online course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within 1 hour, please contact the division. |
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Course Description
LET301 - Suicide Detection and Prevention in Jails - 16.00 Hours
Prerequisites
NoneDescription
This course is designed to provide county corrections officers with an understanding of offenders with mental impairments and suicidal behavior and methods for detection and prevention of suicide. Suicide prevention should begin at arrest and continue throughout the individuals' stay in a correctional facility. Experience has shown that almost all jail suicides can be averted with implementation of a comprehensive prevention program that includes staff training, intake screening, communication between staff, appropriate and safe housing, frequent observation, prompt intervention, and human interaction between staff and inmates. This course is one of the intermediate core courses required by TCLEOSE rules to receive intermediate certification as a county corrections officer. Successful completion of this course will provide the participant with 16 hours of TCLEOSE credit (average online completion time is 3 hours).
The mandatory completion/duration period for this eCourse is six (6) months from the registration date.
Topics
- Overview of jail suicide
- Factors influencing suicidal behavior
- Admission of inmates
- Mental retardation or mental illness
- Interviewing and assessing inmates
- Interacting with suicidal inmates
- Handling a suicide/attempted suicide
- Suicide prevention plans
Audience
Texas County and municipal jail staff responsible for inmate oversight and control within a jail facility.
Other Information
This course meets the requirements for Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Intermediate Core Course #3501.
Required Materials
Participants must have a 56K modem internet connection (broadband connection recommended), a current browser (i.e., Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher, or Safari 2 or higher), Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or higher, and Adobe Flash 9.0.45.0 or higher.
After registering on-line for this course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact the division.
In order to register with a check or purchase order, print out the registration form and send it in with the payment.
Contact Information
If you need additional information contact a customer service representative at 979-845-6677 or email us at publicsafety@teex.tamu.edu