Behavioral Health Technology

TC = Technical Certificate | 33 hours

Upon successful completion of the Technical Certificate inBehavioral Health Technology, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills appropriate for behavioral health and human service settings, including professional interaction with clients, families, and colleagues.
   AAS alignment: Interpersonal communication in classroom and clinical settings
2. Apply foundational behavioral health concepts related to human behavior, mental health conditions, and community wellness in supervised or simulated practice environments.
   AAS alignment: Human behavior awareness; abnormal psychology; community-based health awareness
3. Identify and respond appropriately to common behavioral health concerns, including substance use disorders, domestic violence, and chronic or infectious health conditions, using established guidelines and referral protocols.
   AAS alignment: Substance abuse indicators and treatment; domestic violence; chronic and infectious disease
4. Implement basic safety, security, and emergency procedures consistent with behavioral health workplace standards and policies.
   AAS alignment: Safety, security, and emergency procedures
5. Practice ethical and legal responsibilities relevant to behavioral health support roles, including confidentiality, professional boundaries, and mandated reporting requirements.
   AAS alignment: Legal and ethical responsibilities; mandated reporter training