JurongHealth Academy

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

2026/10/16

Course Duration:
16 Hours (2 days)

Training Dates:
TBC

Who Should Attend:

  • All healthcare professionals

Venue:
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
1 Jurong East St 21
Singapore 609606

Course Fees (After GST):
Non-JHC Staff: $893.80

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For more information, email to: juronghealth_academy@nuhs.edu.sg


Course Synopsis

Designed by LivingWorks Education Inc, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is widely used internationally and researched. This 2-day workshop will enable healthcare professionals to assess and assist persons at risk of suicide by using an effective suicide first aid model. Through collaborative safe planning, persons at risk of suicide can stay safe and seek further help.

The training will be conducted through lectures, structured group discussions, role-plays and video discussions. The learning is applicable to the healthcare setting where patients have stressors and coping issues due to their illnesses.

Course objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Listen with empathy and without judgment
  • Explore personal attitudes and beliefs that affect your ability to help
  • Create a collaborative Safety Plan to help someone stay safe for now
  • Connect them to further care and ongoing support

Eligibility

N/A

Our Trainers

Trainers are accredited ASIST trainers under LivingWorks Education Inc. All of them have at least 10 years of experience in conducting SafeTALK trainings.

Molly Koh
Senior Principal Medical Social Worker, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Zeng Hui Hui
Senior Principal Medical Social Worker, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Seah Yilin
Principal Medical Social Worker, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Lim Boon Chee
Senior Principal Medical Social Worker, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

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