The Behavioral Health Support (BHS) Certificate prepares students for entry-level work in a residential facility supporting individuals with behavioral disorders. As a BHS certificate student you will learn to support clients and residents through all phases of treatment while aiding to provide a safe and therapeutic environment. Additionally, students will gain important communication and documentation skills crucial for resident success.
The State of Missouri does not issue or require a state license for this profession, but other states and territories may. If your permanent address is in a state other than Missouri, please see our Licensure Programs for more information or contact the program director.
FIRST YEAR
FIRST Semester
| CourseID | Course Title | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BH201 | Intro Behavioral Health Support | 3 |
| BH211 | Ethical & Legal Issues in Behavioral Health | 3 |
| BH285 | **Clinical Encounters I | 3 |
| BH281 | Behavioral Health Tech Practicum I | 2 |
| Total | 11 | |
Second Semester
| CourseID | Course Title | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BH241 | Substance Use Disorders | 3 |
| BH250 | Evidence Based Treatments | 4 |
| BH295 | **Clinical Encounters II | 3 |
| BH291 | Behavioral Health Tech Practicum II | 2 |
| Total | 12 | |
*Please see your advisor or the NCMC Academic Catalog for specific course choices in each area.
**Requires pre-requisite
- Dual credit/Transfer credit – This plan is designed for students with no dual or transfer credit. Consider any prior college credit to avoid repeating coursework. We will need official transcripts for these courses.
- Developmental Studies – This plan assumes that the student does not need to take Developmental Studies courses. Placement test scores determine whether or not the student will need to complete Developmental Studies courses. You can learn more about Developmental Studies courses in the NCMC Academic Catalog.
- Financial Aid – Financial Aid can be affected by the number of credit hours you take each semester. Speak with a Financial Aid Representative if you have questions or want to withdraw from a class.
- Changes – Keep your advisor informed of any degree changes or future educational goals. If you start to struggle, your advisor can assist you in developing a plan to get you back on track!
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROGRAM
- Introduce students to the field of mental health and human services.
- Know the risk factors to develop a behavioral health disorder.
- Have knowledge of, and the ability to use, behavior modification procedures.
- Be able to prepare reports using health care documentation.
- Be aware of the techniques and theory behind crisis intervention.
- Understand the fundamental concepts and approaches of motivational interviewing in order to elicit behavior change.
- Have knowledge of legal and ethical issues as they relate to targeted populations.
- Have the ability to appraise the symptoms and overall health impact of mental illness.
For more information or questions about assessment outcomes, please contact Dr. Tristan Londre at [email protected] or (660) 357-6301.
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
PAIGE MARTIN
Behavioral Health Support Instructor
[email protected]
(816) 324-8004
KRISTI CUTSINGER
Director of Health Sciences
[email protected]
(660) 357-6284
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