Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Program Objective: Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge as required of basic behavioral health technicians.
Description: Provide students with a foundation in the study of human behavior and prepare them to assist in caring for individuals with mental illness, challenging behaviors, and comorbid medical conditions. The focus of this program is on didactic knowledge, hands-on learning experiences, and practical training for students with no previous behavioral health, nursing assistant, caregiver, or medical assistant training or work experience.
Competencies to be achieved (12 credit hours):
BHS 101 Intro to Behavioral Health and Communication Skills (2 cr): This course is designed to introduce the student to the behavioral health field, including effective communication skills.
BHS 102 Behavioral Health Skills and Safety Lab (2 cr): In a lab setting, this course introduces the fundamental clinical techniques and safety measures performed by a behavioral healthcare specialist on-site.
BHS 103 Case Documentation (1 cr): Maintaining clinical records in various community behavioral health settings necessitates using observation and documentation procedures.
BHS 104 Behavioral Health Clinical Experience (2 cr): Introduction to working in the behavioral health sector; observation of professionals performing direct care or services for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment; professionalism in the behavioral health field; and application of care giving principles through hands-on practice.
BHS 105 Clinical Behaviors (2 cr): Overview of primary clinical behaviors frequently encountered by behavioral health personnel due to mental illnesses, substance use, violence or abuse, and grief or bereavement.
BHS 106 Personal Well-Being and Basic Care Coordination (3 cr): The purpose of building human resilience and well-being is to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to the student including testing, certification):
In-state: $1956.15
Out-of-state: $2520.15
Tuition:
- In-state tuition: $1164.00
- Out-of-state Tuition: $1728.00
Additional Fees:
- Bus Fee: $6.00 (Fall/Spring only)
- Technology Fee: $60 ($5 per credit hour)
- BHS 102 Fee: $100
- BHS 104 Fee: $100
Non-AWC fees:
- Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card: $73.00
- TB Screen: $20-30
- CPR/1st Aid: $55
- Books: $368.15
Total fees: $792.15
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
- BHS 101: Therapeutic Communication for Health Care Professionals, Tamparo, Lindh, Blesi (ISBN: 9780357619018) $194.00
- BHS 103: The Clinical Documentation Sourcebook (ISBN: 9780470527788) $64.16
- BHS 105: Psychopathology and Life: A Dimensional Approach Kearny (ISBN: 9780357797945) $42.99
- BHS 106: Concepts in Health and Wellness Robinson/McCormick (ISBN: 9781418055417) $67.00
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Karyn Van Why, Grants and Workforce Special Programs Coordinator
Email: Karyn.vanwhy@azwestern.edu
Phone number: (928) 317-6339
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/Basic%20Behavioral%20Health%20Sciences%20Track%20A_1.pdf
G. Additional information:
- Background check may be required for working in the occupation.
- Students must be accepted into the Basic Behavioral Health Science Track A program
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
- Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
- Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: AA Degree
- Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, skills and knowledge can transfer nationwide.
- Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission
Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. As of 5/23/2024 0% earned the credential.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
12
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S. Ave 8E, Yuma, Arizona
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Name of Credential
Basic Behavioral Health Sciences Track A Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$368.15
In-State/District Tuition
$1,164.00
Other Fees
$224.00 Bus fee, $ per semester, fall and spring only; AZ Fingerprint Clearance card ($73), TB Screening ($30), CPR Class ($55), technology fee ($60, $5 per credit hour)
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,728.00
Registration Fee
$200.00 BHS 102 fee, BHS 104 fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,956.15
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,520.15
