AS+K? Basic Gatekeeper Training

This course is suited for persons who require suicide prevention community helper skills for their personal learning or workplace. It has been designed to meet the suicide prevention training requirements for Texas and Texas educators and is based on the AS+K? About Suicide to Save a Life workshop recognized in the Best Practices Registry.

About AS+K?

The AS+K? About Suicide To Save A Life (Basic) workshop provides participants with an overview of the basic epidemiology of suicide and suicidal behavior, including risk and protective factors. In this one-hour e-learning-based course, participants are trained to recognize warning signs—behaviors and characteristics that might indicate elevated risk for suicidal behavior—and the initial intervention steps to support a person who may be at risk for suicide. Please note that this course is designed for public health information purposes only and is not designed to assess, screen, diagnose, or treat any mental or physical health condition. 

If you or someone you know may be at risk of suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for support. If you are in a crisis situation, do not wait.

If you have concerns or questions about your suitability for this course or its content, please contact your human resources department or your supervisor. Always follow the protocols and guidelines established by your employer or workplace.

Registration

1. Please create an account, based on your training requirements, using the link provided below:
   a. AS+K? Basic Texas (meets Texas educator requirements)
   b. AS+K? Basic National
   c. AS+K? Basic Texas – Español
2. Launch the Training by selecting the “Start” button.
3. Download the handout in your respective language.
4. Complete the training and take the quiz.
5. If you receive a score of 80% or higher, download your certificate by marking your training as complete. If you are having difficulty finding the “Certificate Download” or “Complete” button, ensure all sections of the training (the sidebar to the left) have blue check marks beside them.
6. Follow your employer’s instructions for submitting your certificate of completion.