Mar 12, 2026  
College Catalog 2026-27 
    
College Catalog 2026-27

Behavioral Health Plus


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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

1st Semester

 

Class

Credit hours

BEH 1001 Mental Health Crisi and Intervention

3

PTE 1010 Intro to Behavioral Health Care

3

BEH 1030 Case Mngmt & Clinical Documentation

1

BEH 2030 Applied Therapeutic Comm Skills

3

Electives:

 

PSY 1001

3

PSY 2440

3

Total

16

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