This course is designed to prepare the student to enter the field of the mental health services as an entry level technician. Topics covered will be the philosophy, goals and organizational practices of mental health services in Texas; client rights; behavior identification; personal safety; prevention of abuse and neglect and more.

Grade Basis: L
Contact hours: 48.0

Instruction and skill development for the provision of basic care to mental health clients. Topics will include mental disorders, universal precautions, vital signs, observation and charting patient behavior, preventative management of aggressive behavior, patient rights, confidentiality, hygiene and communication.

Grade Basis: L
Contact hours: 80.0