NABITA strongly encourages the completion of Non-Clinical Assessment of Suicide (NAS) before taking this course.
This one-day certification course builds upon concepts learned in the Non-Clinical Assessment of Suicide (NAS) training. This training provides extensive practice and skill-building in conducting NAS in variable contexts.
Assessing suicide risk can be complex and overwhelming. Participants will develop skills related to conducting an interview to determine an individual’s risk. Following a brief review of NAS, participants will practice conducting a NAS by engaging in scenarios and receiving feedback on their interview skills. By engaging in role-play practice of the interview, participants will develop skills for building rapport, asking questions, and gathering information to facilitate the assessment of suicide risk.
This course will help participants improve their confidence when interviewing an individual dealing with risks related to self-harm and suicide. It will focus on various aspects, including recognizing the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicidal ideation, as well as strategies for effective communication and emotional support.
Completion of the Non-Clinical Assessment of Suicide course is a prerequisite, and participants should be familiar with the assessment tool before enrolling in this course.
Pre-tests, Post-test, and Verification (Coming in 2026)
NABITA offers training participants an opportunity to complete a short pre-test and post-test to help gauge participant knowledge attainment. Your score on the pre-test has no bearing on whether you will receive certification for this course. Because of that we strongly encourage you to take this pre-test on your own, closed book, and prior to reviewing the course materials.
The optional pre-test is available from the time the event lobby opens until the training’s start time. NABITA staff are unable to manually reopen the pre-test after that time. If you are interested in completing the pre-test, we encourage you to be sure to do so prior to the training start time.
Post-tests are strongly encouraged and are available for the three months of your event lobby access. NABITA staff are unable to manually reopen the post-test after that time. Post-tests can be taken open book until you pass and then result in a Verified Certification of Completion. For those who choose to opt out of this demonstration of knowledge, you will receive certification of attendance. Post-tests are are available through your event lobby for 90 days after the conclusion of your training.
In this course, you will:
- Apply the NAS to specific cases and presenting issues
- Conduct an effective NAS interview to obtain accurate and robust information
- Develop appropriate interventions for specific cases and presenting issues
Who should attend?
- BIT/CARE/TAT Members
- Case managers
- Student Affairs staff such as Conduct Officers, Residential Life staff, Deans of Students
- Individuals trained in NAS who want more practice conducting an interview
Upcoming Sessions
| Schedule | Member | Non-Member | |
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Nov. 18, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$866 | $1,019 | |
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Mar. 10, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$704 | $829 | |
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Jul. 14, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$704 | $829 | |
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Nov. 17, 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm ET |
$704 | $829 |
The pricing above is effective if purchased today. Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing to secure your spot at a reduced rate until typically 10 weeks prior to the event. After the Early Bird pricing ends, our Regular Pricing takes effect, typically available up to 2 weeks before the event begins. Last Chance Pricing is your final opportunity to register, typically during the last 2 weeks before the event start date.
Register yourself or your team for two to four courses and receive a 15% discount; register for five or more and receive a 25% discount. Please create your order, click the 'Pay Later' option upon checkout, and reach out to events@nabita.org for the discounts to be applied.
Contact events@nabita.org to learn more about multi-registration discounts.