Advanced CAMS Training

Continue your training to meet the needs and situations of patients across unique settings and demographics.

Advanced CAMS training provides structure and tracking support for both patients and clinicians, reducing the risk of patients “falling through the cracks.”

Advanced CAMS trainings include CAMS-4Teens®, Supervising CAMS, Difficult Patients and other Advanced Training programs. As more specialized situations arise, CAMS-care continues to provide updated, relevant trainings for our clinicians, so you can feel confident & capable with your patients.

NOTE: Clinicians should have the CAMS Trained™ designation prior to beginning Advanced CAMS Training, which can be completed anytime before or after attaining your CAMS Certified™ designation.

CAMS-4Teens Designation

CAMS-4 Teens Trained

Combating rising suicide risk among adolescents and young adults require modified approaches. CAMS-4Teens offers an effective application of the CAMS Framework® for at-risk adolescents and their families.

CAMS-4Teens effectively addresses the unique challenges and dynamics of adolescents and young adults in high-stress environments like the Emergency Department. It also encourages active participation of the teen, instilling a sense of ownership in their treatment journey, and strategically engages parents and caregivers, maximizing support and understanding in and out of treatment sessions.

Total Program Cost: $199* (additional CE credits for $36 to $75)

*Discounts available for groups of 50 or more.

CAMS-4Teens Training Modules:

CAMS-4Teens & Parents

A three-hour online video course, presented by Dr. Jobes, that includes a discussion of the past and current research, a recommended approach for effectively involving parents and loved ones in their child’s treatment, and an introduction to the newly developed Stabilization Support Plan, offering invaluable insights for optimizing patient care and support.

Purchase 3 CE credits for an additional $36.

CAMS-4Teens Interactive Training

The CAMS-4Teens Interactive Training program includes best practices for utilizing the CAMS Framework and the Suicide Status Form specifically with teenage patients, and how to navigate interactions with parents and schools, providing comprehensive guidance for effective treatment strategies.

Purchase 4 CE credits for an additional $39.

Individuals and groups of 10 or fewer can order training through the CAMS Training Platform. Groups of 10 or more are invited to contact our team to facilitate training.

Additional Advanced CAMS Training Programs:

Mastering Drivers Focused Care

A three-hour interactive course focuses on utilizing CAMS in interim care sessions, including an incorporation of the latest innovations and research on “Drivers” focused care, an opportunity to observe clinical demonstrations and engage in interactive role play exercises and an introduction to the CAMS Rating Scale and optional CAMS tools, such as the CAMS Therapeutic Worksheet, for treating common suicidal drivers.

$90 (additional CE credits for $36)

CAMS Brief Intervention (CAMS-BI™)

This concise, one-hour therapeutic assessment equips practitioners with the necessary skills to provide timely and urgent support to those in need. It is especially useful identifying, assessing, and referring individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts in high-volume, high-stress environments such as the Emergency Department and psychiatric inpatient units.

$100 (additional CE credits for $39)

Supervising CAMS

Enhance your clinical supervisory skills with this focused one-hour video with Drs. David Jobes and Kevin Crowley. Designed for clinicians supervising unlicensed trainees, the video delivers practical guidance on clinical risk management and malpractice liability.

You will learn how to effectively use the CAMS Framework® in your supervisory role to ensure trainee fidelity and effectiveness.

$37 (additional CE credits for $12)

Difficult Patients

Video training emphasizing practical strategies and recommendations for common issues and barriers patients voice during the Suicide Status Form assessment and ongoing CAMS interventions.

Specific consideration is given to applying the CAMS Framework® with adolescents, patients experiencing borderline personality disorder traits, and clients experiencing comorbid suicide risk and substance use.

$37 (additional CE credits for $12)

Malpractice & Ethical Issues

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In this engaging 1-hour video Dr. Jobes responds to a series of questions from Natalie Burns, a licensed clinical social worker at the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry, about malpractice liability when working with suicidal patients, and how the CAMS Framework can reduce the liability. This course comes with downloadable handouts and corresponding articles.

$37 (additional CE credits for $12)

Individuals and groups of 5 or fewer can order training through the CAMS Training Platform. Groups of 6 or more are invited to contact our team to facilitate training.

*Discounts available for groups of 50 or more.

The Path to Obtaining Advanced CAMS Training

Your journey to effectively treating suicidal risk starts now. And we’re in it with you — every step of the way.

All training begins with CAMS Trained™. Learn the foundational skills and knowledge to prepare you to save lives, starting with your first patient.

Once you receive your CAMS-Trained designation, continue your training to meet unique needs and situations of patients across settings and demographics, including CAMS 4-Teens, Supervising for CAMS, and other Advanced CAMS Training.

Clinicians can also continue to earn their CAMS Certified™ designation and become a CAMS-approved Clinic.

Which Training is Right For Me?
Which Training is Right For Me?

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Who We Train

The CAMS Framework

Frequently Asked Questions

We hope to provide regularly scheduled regional trainings around the country and abroad. As an alternate, Online Role-Play Training for individuals role-play sessions with Zoom Breakout Rooms are available.