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Below is a list of courses that make up this certificate. It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Applied Behavioral Health is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to enter the workforce as an assistant to medical and mental health providers. This program focuses on a foundation of bedside patient care to prepare individuals to assist and support clients experiencing mental health challenges. This CCL will also prepare students for the Nurse Assistant State Board certification.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Health Sciences
- Type
- Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Applied Behavioral Health (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5305
- Total Credits Required
- 22-24.5
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This certificate will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate safe practice and advocacy for the mental health needs of patients through collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Utilize trauma-informed care practices and therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport with patients and families.
- Demonstrate appropriate responses to crisis situations by employing de-escalation techniques and crisis management strategies.
- Create a supportive and therapeutic environment for patients in a group setting.
- Demonstrate cultural competence, recognizing and respecting the diversity of clients while adapting approaches to meet patient needs.
- Demonstrate accurate and confidential records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
- Distinguish characteristics and presentations of selected mental health conditions.
- Utilize researched-based self care practices to improve well-being and work performance.
Required Courses
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Credits: | 22-24.5 | |
BHS155 | Professional Resiliency and Well-Being | 3 |
NCE103 | Psychiatric Technician Overview | 4 |
NCE150 | Advanced Placement Nurse Assisting (2) OR | |
NUR158 | Nurse Assisting (4.5) 2-4.5 | |
NCE292AA | Simulation for Patient Care Experiences | 2 |
NCE292AB | Patient Care Experiences | 2 |
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 |
PSY266 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
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Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.
Disclaimer
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187370).
Full Award Details
- Major
- 5305
- First Term
- 2024 Fall
- Final Term
- Current
- Award
- CCL
- Total Credits
- 22-24.5
- CIPS code
- 51.1502
- SOC codes
- 29-2053.00
- Program Availability
- MC
- Last Updated
- 10/22/2024