Fundamentals of Mental Health Care

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96 hours

Estimated learning time

About the Course

Description

Prepare for a career in behavioral health with the Fundamentals of Mental Health Care online course. Learn psychiatric intake, crisis management, inpatient care, pharmacology, HIPAA compliance, and communication techniques. This training equips students to support individuals with mental health or intellectual disabilities, promoting safety and therapeutic care throughout treatment.

Topics

Apply confidentiality and adhere to laws, regulations, and standards set forth by HIPAA and recognize ethical standards, ethical practice, and legal requirements in the mental health field Compare the early years of mental healthcare to modern day practice List traits and characteristics of psychological development from childhood to adulthood Identify the theoretical approaches and applications to mental health care Discuss the impaired mental health and behavioral signs and symptoms Differentiate improper and proper protocols related to mental health care Name common mental health care medications, routs of administration, and effects on clients Demonstrate knowledge of vital signs, assisting with examinations, and accurate charting Describe first aid or CPR response to common emergency situations

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