Classes Taught
Spring Flex Start 2024
| BHS150 | Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services | 3 Credits | ||||
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Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Approved by AzPost for 40 hours of continual education. Meets requirements for 40 hours by the AzBBHE. Students who pass the exam with 80% or more will be eligible for a 3-year certification in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). Certification requires 8 hours of in-person training. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28855 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| BHS175 | Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Treatment | 3 Credits | ||||
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Comprehensive overview of various types of trauma, neurobiological effects of traumatic stress, and ethics associated in working with a trauma survivor. Concepts and skills needed to become a fully functioning trauma-informed caregiver professional in the mental health and primary care setting. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Students enrolled in BHS175 who pass the final exam with 80% or more will be eligible for certification as Certified Trauma Support Specialist awarded through the Trauma Institute International, see: https://traumainstituteinternational.com/certifications/ and certified Trauma Recovery Specialist (C-TRS), awarded through the National Institute of Behavioral Medicine |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28990 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall 2024
| BHS175 | Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Treatment | 3 Credits | ||||
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Comprehensive overview of various types of trauma, neurobiological effects of traumatic stress, and ethics associated in working with a trauma survivor. Concepts and skills needed to become a fully functioning trauma-informed caregiver professional in the mental health and primary care setting. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Students enrolled in BHS175 who pass the final exam with 80% or more will be eligible for a certificate as trauma support specialist and or trauma recovery specialist with the Trauma Institute International. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15654 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 10/11/2024 |
Open 14 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| BHS150 | Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services | 3 Credits | ||||
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Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Approved by AzPost for 40 hours of continual education. Meets requirements for 40 hours by the AzBBHE. Students who pass the final exam with 80% or more will be eligible as a Certified Behavioral Health Specialist with the Trauma International Institute, see: https://traumainstituteinternational.com/certifications/ |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15691 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 17 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| BHS185 | Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health | 3 Credits | ||||
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Exploration of cultural diversity and its potential impact on behaviors, emotions, cognitions and perceptions, relationships, and values. Intercultural communication skills through the examination of cultural and racial diversity, sexual and gender identity, social justice, and religious and spiritual diversity. Consideration of its implications for the therapeutic process and the importance of self-awareness and effective communication skills for professionals in the behavioral health and social sciences. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15984 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
Open 15 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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