2025-2026 Catalog

Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Certificate

Program Description

Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Certificate students learn entry-level behavioral health knowledge and skills that focus on wellness, intercultural competency, therapeutic communication, and case management. Students who complete the Behavioral Health Assistant Certificate are equipped with skills that include:

• Understanding of Behavioral Health and Healthcare Systems
• Empathy and Healthy Boundaries
• Therapeutic Communication Skills
• Introduction to Case Management and Documentation
• Cultural Awareness 

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My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

PTE 1010Intro to Behavioral Health Care & Wellness

3

BEH 1001MHCI: Preparedness & Empathy

3

BEH 1030Behavioral Health Case Mgmt & Clin Doc

1

BEH 2030Applied Therapeutic Com Skills

3

Total Credit Hours:10

Total Credit Hours: 10

Prior Learning eligible course

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