1. (1) An advanced suicide prevention training must meet the requirements in this section OR the requirements in WAC 246-12-635. To qualify as an advanced training in a suicide prevention treatment modality proven to reduce acute or chronic suicide risk that provides a basic understanding of treatment components for patients or clients in crisis and encourages participants to pursue further training and supervision, a training must include a minimum of three hours on at least one of the following:

   1. (a) Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT);
   2. (b) Collaborative assessment and management of suicide risk (CAMS);
   3. (c) Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as it relates to suicide prevention; or
   4. (d) Another evidence-based treatment modality.

2. (2) Content must include:

   1. (a) Core theoretical principles of the treatment modality and supporting research;

   2. (b) The treatment modality's approach to:

      1. (i) Lethal means safety;
      2. (ii) Safety planning;
      3. (iii) Developing reasons for hope and reducing hopelessness; and
      4. (iv) Inspiring delay, reducing impulsivity, and teaching coping skills.
   3. (c) Techniques to develop the therapeutic alliance and engage with a client or patient in a collaborative, compassionate, and supportive manner;
   4. (d) Strengths and limitations of the treatment modality; and
   5. (e) Approaches to managing acute suicidal ideation.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.442. WSR 26-11-047, s 246-12-637, filed 5/19/26, effective 6/19/26.]