CLINICAL Training Instructions
Print two copies of all certificates of completion, keep one for your records and submit the other to your Service Training Coordinator (STC): Angela Hare, Main VA Building, 6th floor room# 6002, email angela.hare@va.gov or fax to: 858-552-7436. For Questions call Angela Hare: 858-552-8585 x5980.
What is the required training?
• Suicide Prevention Training
•Life Support Training
Who has to take the training?
•Suicide Prevention Training: There are two Suicide Prevention Training mandates. Please see the occupation lists under "WHO?" to see if you need to complete this training on the Suicide Risk Management Training for Clinicians (https://cfapps.san-diego.med.va.gov/applications/forms/Training/mandatory_training/SuicidePrevention.htm) page.
•Life Support Training: Per VHA Directive 2002-046, all clinically active staff are required to have life support training..
How do you take it?
•Suicide Prevention Training: Click on the title to open up the PDF version of the course. Read the document, print the last page only (certificate of completion), fill it out and turn it in.
•Life Support Training: You must select the appropriate course you require from the list on the Life Support Awareness Page (http://vaww.sandiego.portal.va.gov/sites/education/shared%20documents/lifesupport.aspx) and follow the instructions for completion. If you cannot access the site please call 858-552-8585 x1141 to speak with a representative.