Behavioral Health | Behavioral Health Assistant - Qualified BHA Certificate

The Behavioral Health Assistant – Qualified BHA Certificate helps prepare students to develop foundational behavioral health knowledge, including entry-level skills in therapeutic communication, case management and documentation, as well as crisis intervention.

Note: Upon successful completion of this certificate, individuals will obtain a Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Micro-Credential as outlined by the Behavioral Health Administration.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Behavioral Health Assistant – Qualified BHA certificate program, students should be able to:

• Apply evidenced-based crisis intervention techniques (such as, active listening skills) in behavioral health settings
• Construct objective documentation records that adhere to ethical and legal standards

More information is available on the Behavioral Health web page. 

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BEH 1001	​Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Emp	3
BEH 1030	Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation​	1
BEH 2030	​Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills​	3
PTE 1010	Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness	3
Total Hours		10