The Jason Foundation: Suicide Awareness and Prevention - A Plan of Action
This course meets the requirements of Act 770 of 2011. This stand-alone, JFI training module gives teachers and youth leaders practical information to establish a plan of action for the school and the teacher if suicide ideation is suspected or identified in a student. Suggestions for designing protocols of action to promote a safe environment and what actions to take for the teacher and the school at large are included. Prevention is the key and this module is a guide to being proactive in establishing the best possible attributes for the prevention of youth suicide or suicide attempts.
The mission of the Jason Foundation is to confront the "Silent Epidemic" of Youth Suicide by equipping young people, educators, counselors, and parents with information, tools, and resources to identify and assist at-risk individuals.
The Jason Foundation: Suicide Awareness and Prevention - History of Suicide Prevention
This course meets the requirements of Act 770 of 2011. In this stand-alone, JFI training module, Dr. Kenneth Tullis shares his own story and extensive research into the history of suicide prevention. He shares how religion, the law and science have all played a part in developing suicide prevention efforts. You will find this study to be interesting and informative.
The mission of the Jason Foundation is to confront the "Silent Epidemic" of Youth Suicide by equipping young people, educators, counselors, and parents with information, tools, and resources to identify and assist at-risk individuals.
More Than Sad: Teen Suicide / Depression - Prevention and Awareness Programs
This course meets the requirements of Act 770 of 2011. This course, provided by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), is designed to help teachers and other school personnel learn more about teen suicide and how they can play a role in its prevention. This course features two films and their supporting documents. The first film, “More Than Sad: Preventing Teen Suicide”, educates teachers, counselors, other school personnel about the causes of youth suicide as well as warning signs and steps they can take to get help for students. The second film, “More Than Sad: Teen Depression”, features four vignettes- each designed to present to teens as a recognizable picture of depression, reduce fears and misconceptions about treatment, and promote help-seeking behavior. Both films were produced by AFSP in conjunction with the award-winning Break Thru Films.
Special thanks specifically to the Arkansas Chapter of AFSP for their contribution of the films. Schools interested in obtaining a free copy of the More Than Sad films can find contact information at the end of the each video.
Exertional Heat Illness Awareness Training
This course, presented by the Arkansas Activities Association, is designed for athletic coaches, training staff, and emergency personnel. Jason Cates, ATC/L and Head Athletic Trainer at Cabot High School, presents information and resources created to promote awareness and response to exertional heat illnesses. This course also contains information on how to create an Emergency Action Plan for different athletic venues.
Talking to Young People About Grief and Loss
Grief is a universal experience, yet for young people it can be particularly challenging. Greg Adams, Program Coordinator at the Center for Good Mourning at Arkansas Children's Hospital, shares his expertise in counseling young people on grief and mourning. He first identifies the various stages of grief, then clarifies the difference between grief and mourning. Throughout his presentation, Mr. Adams uses a bud vase water activity to help illustrate the feelings associated with grief and the process for healing.
This course with Greg Adams was taped in the AETN Studios on September 26, 2014.
Sports Medicine for Coaches: Concussions
Young athletes often do not recognize or acknowledge their own limitations, especially when they have a concussion. Coaches are the first defense in recognizing a concussion and taking appropriate action to protect the safety of their athletes. In this course, Dr. Darrell Nesmith with Arkansas Children's Hospital explains how concussions occur and affect the brain. He provides vital information related to the signs of a concussion and how to respond appropriately. In addition, Dr. Nesmith reviews the gradual return to play protocol to ensure a full recovery.
This course was taped on June 23, 2015 at the AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.
Sports Medicine for Coaches: Heat Illness
Exertional heat stroke is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics. This course, presented by Dr. Brian Hardin, Physician at Arkansas Children's Hospital, provides critical information for the prevention of exertional heat stroke in adolescent athletes. Dr. Hardin identifies common risk factors for sports-related and heat-related injuries and the symptoms to look for during practice and competition. As Dr. Hardin explains, responding quickly and appropriately can save a life.
This course was taped on June 23, 2015 at the AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.
Sports Medicine for Coaches: Communicable Diseases
Due to the nature of competitive sports, there is an increased risk for the spread of infectious diseases. These diseases are typically spread by skin-to-skin contact and infected equipment shared by athletes. Dr. Michael Israel of Arkansas Children's Hospital identifies the most common communicable and infectious diseases, the athletes most at risk, and ways to prevent and control the spread of infection. Should an athlete become infected, Dr. Israel provides treatment options and guidelines for returning to competition.
This course was taped on June 23, 2015 at the AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.
Communicable Skin Diseases in High School Athletics
Communicable skin diseases can take athletes off the field and onto the sidelines. In this course, Nurse Practitioner Kelly Pruett presents the symptoms and treatments for the communicable skin diseases most prevalent in athletes. He also provides several management techniques essential to reducing the transmission of these diseases.
This course was taped on July 30, 2015 in Rogers, Arkansas.
Warning: This course contains graphic medical images.
The Xs and Os of Sports-Related Concussion: Fact Versus Fiction
Concussion is a brain injury that is sustained by millions of athletes each year. Understanding the most common signs and symptoms of a concussion, as well as the proper ways to manage a concussion, can greatly impact an athlete's mental and physical health. In this course, Dr. R.J. Elbin explains that much of our knowledge about concussions has changed over the years; what was once thought of as fact is now fiction. He examines the effects of concussion on an athlete as a whole and the primary and secondary risk factors that relate to concussion risk and recovery.
This course was taped in Rogers, Arkansas on July 30, 2015.