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May 23, 2024
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SHS 132 - Introduction to Mental Health Technician
5.0 Credits
Introduction to the mental health technician career path. Includes overview of the history and development of the mental health technician role within health care. Provides overview of behavioral, environmental, and other interventions to maintain milieu and patient well-being. Includes career paths, knowledge, and skills required for effective practice, and the rewards and challenges of working in this field.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify best practices for mental health technicians.
- Identify key culturally sensitive interventions used when providing care to vulnerable populations.
- Describe the processes used to develop a person-centered relationship and person-centered service.
- Describe processes related to patient treatment plans, processes of admitting and interviewing patients, record-keeping, assisting with medication administration when appropriate, and leading group sessions.
- Describe proactive behavioral interventions based on standard presentations associated with select diagnoses, including de-escalation skills.
- Analyze the range of practice, ethical expectations, and legal and licensing laws pertaining to the field.
- Explore career opportunities and placements in a variety of settings including inpatient units, structured care homes, and other work sites.
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