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Mar 12, 2025
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2025-2026 Arapahoe Community College Catalog
Behavioral Health Assistant Certificate Academic Plan
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Total Credits - 10
The Behavioral Health Assistant micro-credential ensures students develop 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. The curriculum includes entry-level skills and foundational knowledge about behavioral health and wellness, intercultural competency, therapeutic communication, case management, and crisis intervention.
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Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Behavioral Health Assistant micro-credential are equipped with skills and competencies from this pathway that include: - Understanding of Behavioral Health and Healthcare Systems
- Empathy and Healthy Boundaries
- Therapeutic Communication Skills
- Case Management and Documentation
- Crisis Intervention and Wellness
- Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency
Medicaid Competencies: Under supervision, these individuals will be able to do elements of: Wellness Promotion, Education, Community Needs Assessment, Screening, Referral, Crisis Management, Case Management, Orientation to Services, and Individual & Group Interventions. Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)
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