MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5305 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2024 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 22-24.5 CIP Code: 51.1502	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: MC Field of Interest: Health Sciences Instructional Council: Nursing GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 29-2053.00 Psychiatric Technicians

Description: 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.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe practice and advocacy for the mental health needs of patients through collaboration with other healthcare professionals. (NCE103, NCE150, NCE292AA, NCE292AB, NUR158) 2. Utilize trauma-informed care practices and therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport with patients and families. (BHS155, NCE103, NCE292AB) 3. Demonstrate appropriate responses to crisis situations by employing de-escalation techniques and crisis management strategies. (BHS155, NCE103, NCE292AB) 4. Create a supportive and therapeutic environment for patients in a group setting. (NCE103, NCE292AB) 5. Demonstrate cultural competence, recognizing and respecting the diversity of clients while adapting approaches to meet patient needs. (NCE150, NCE292AA, NCE292AB, NUR158, PSY132) 6. Demonstrate accurate and confidential records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. (NCE103, NCE150, NCE292AA, NCE292AB, NUR158) 7. Distinguish characteristics and presentations of selected mental health conditions. (BHS155, NCE103, NCE292AA, NCE292AB, PSY101, PSY266) 8. Utilize researched-based self care practices to improve well-being and work performance. (BHS155, NCE150, NUR158, PSY101)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

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

Credits: 22-24.5

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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