Mental and Social Health Technician

20402

Advisor: Aja DeZeeuw

A general, introductory certificate program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for entry level positions in behavioral health care. Mental and Social Health technicians often work directly with patients who are coping with disabilities, illnesses, or substance use.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Assess the characteristics of a mentally and socially healthy person.
2. Identify the major biological, psychological, and social factors that affect cognitive development.
3. Describe the current mental and social health care delivery system in the United States.
4. Analyze factors that influence an individual’s decisions regarding mental and social health care.
5. Examine common mental health disparities and how they can be addressed through social and behavioral health services.
6. Identify the characteristics of common mental and social health illnesses, orders, and conditions.
7. Examine problem-solving and goal-setting techniques for improving mental health for self and others.
8. Utilize communication skills to build trust and rapport and engage others.
9. Analyze legal, ethical, moral, and professional requirements for mental and social health care professionals.
10. Apply a structured ethical decision-making model when ethical conflicts arise.
11. Employ skills in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.