QPR
stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, three steps anyone
can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an
emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives.
QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in
the United States and more than 300,000 adults have been trained
in classroom settings in more than 40 states.
QPR
Online is taught in a clear, conscise format using the latest
in educational technology and takes apporoximately one hour
to complete. A high-speed internet connection is required.
QPR
Online is hosted by acress and author, Carrie Fisher, and uses
Web-based technology, compelling graphics, streamed video and
interactive learning dynamics to teach:
- How
to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
- The
common causes of suicidal behavior
- The
warning signs of suicide
- How
to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
- How
to get help for someone in crisis
After
completing a post-course survey, evaluation and passing a 15-item
quiz on QPR, a printable Certificate of Course Completion is
available.
To
reinforce online QPR gatekeeper training, all self-paced learners
receive an enriched program review (an e-version of the QPR
booklet and option to print a wallet card) immediately after
completing training. On request, a hard copy QPR booklets and
card are available. Upon completion of training, learners also
receive courtesy email reminders to review and recap their training
experience at six weeks, at 46 weeks, and one more time just
before their training account closes.
Each
training account is active for three years and may be accessed
for review 24/7. Recertification quizzes may be taken at any
time. While an individual certificate is available to only one
person, family members may share in the training experience.
The
program includes information on depression, a Web-based free
depression screening, suicide prevention resources, and a free
best-selling e-book, Suicide: the Forever Decision by Paul Quinnett,
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