Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ General Catalog: College Catalog 2024-25 Program: Behavioral Health Plus Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Behavioral Health Plus

Total certificate hours: 6

The Behavioral Health Plus micro-credential is an effective addition to almost any role (Certified Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, etc.). It ensures students develop foundational behavioral health knowledge as well as entry­ level crisis management and de-escalation skills, which can be applied in a variety of settings. Behavioral Health Plus professionals are equipped with the additional behavioral health skills and competencies from this pathway that include:

  1. Empathy and Rapport Building 
  2. Communication and Motivational Interviewing 
  3. Crisis Management and De-Escalation Skills
  4. Legal, Professional, and Ethical Considerations in Behavioral HealthKnowledge of Mental Health Disorders and Clinical Documentation

Required courses: 6 credit hours

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
PTE 1010 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness Credits: 3
BEH 1001 - Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy Credits: 3
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