About this event

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join us Virtually
$50 for Physicians, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists
A discount is available to Renown and UNR Med Staff.

Overview

In the US, firearms have become the leading cause of death among children. This course is designed to provide clinicians with comprehensive, evidence-based education covering firearm safety, methods to mitigate firearm-related injuries, and strategies for curtailing access to lethal means. The event will showcase four outstanding presenters from diverse Statewide Agencies over a two-hour virtual course. Through this session, you'll gain valuable insights into your role as an advocate for childhood safety, emphasizing responsible firearm ownership through secure storage practices. This also includes preventing youth suicide while ensuring that, as clinicians, we provide equitable trauma-informed care.

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Analyze critical data related to child firearm deaths in the United States, including instances of youth suicides.

• Acquire strategies on best practices as pertain to safe firearm storage.

• Identify risk factors associated with youth suicide.

• Engage in discussions regarding strategies for minimizing access to lethal means during potential suicide scenarios.

• Prepare clinicians in their abilities to initiate compassionate conversations with caregivers concerning firearms in the household.

• Integrate ethical guidelines through trauma-informed care to pre-vent the recurrence of firearm injuries, aligning with responsible clinical practices.

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Additional information

• Attendance type: Virtual – No in-person attendance is required.
• Event type: Lectures & Seminars