BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AIDE

This course provides students with a basic overview of the role of a behavioral health aide and prepares them for entry-level employment. The course defines behavioral and mental health diseases, their causes, signs and symptoms, and prognosis. Students are trained to assist adults, adolescents, and pediatric patients with social, personal, behavioral, and mental health issues. Students will learn strategies for working with individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges while providing nursing care and physical safety. (FT)

CNA IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SETTING
SUBJ: 
HLTH
CRSE: 
611
Course Outline: 

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