Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant
Issued by
Colorado Community College System
Earners will have entry-level behavioral health knowledge and competencies. Upon completion of this coursework, they will be a Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant as outlined by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and eligible to serve as part of a Medicaid reimbursed care team. The curriculum includes entry-level skills and foundational knowledge about behavioral health and wellness, intercultural competency, therapeutic communication, case management, and crisis intervention.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Demonstrate competencies by passing the following courses: PTE 1010 Introduction to Behavioral Healthcare and Wellness (3 credits – CTE) BEH 1001 MHCI: Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy (3 CREDITS – CTE)BEH 1030 Case Management and Clinical Documentation (1 CREDIT – CTE)BEH 2030 Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills (3 CREDITS – CTE)Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy (3 credits - CTE); BEH 2030 Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills (3 credits - CTE)