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Discipline: Technology & Health: Mental Health Unit

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Co-Occurring Disorders	AD 6	Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to identify and assess the major psychiatric disorders that co-occur with substance use disorders. Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to describe the relationship between psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and understand the use of psychiatric medications for treatment of co-occurring mental health problems and addiction. (MO) Students successfully completing the course will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based treatment approaches for clients with co-occurring disorders. (MO) Students completing this course will be able to provide appropriate co-occurring treatment services that honors the client's cultural and gender identity, age, race, and sociopolitical status
Addiction: Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery	AD 3	Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify issues of cultural identity, ethnic background, age, and gender, in prevention, treatment, and recovery Demonstrate competence in utilization of the substance abuse assessment instrument ASAM criteria which covers historic and current use, physical and mental health, family status, treatment history, and social, economic, legal, educational, or environmental constraints Students will be able to compare and contrast historical and contemporary strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders Students successfully completing AD 3 will be able to explain the relapse prevention process
Administration of Justice Report Writing	ADJU 68	Students will exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills. 60% of students score 70% or higher on a crime report, documenting a given crime scenario Schedule: Students will provide the necessary documentation and structure for a crime report.
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology for PT	MENT 58D	Students successfully completing Ment 58D will be able to identify body system disorders and the correct nursing interventions. Students successfully completing Ment 58D will be able to identify classifications of medications that are utilized for specific body system disorders Students successfully completing MENT 58D will be able to apply the principles of the nursing process as it relates to the patient's medical disorders.
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing for Psychiatric Technicians Clinical	MENT 58L	Student successfully completing MENT 58L will be able to safely prepare and administer an injection. Student successfully completing Ment 58L will demonstrate competency in utilizing the nursing process by designing a care plan including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient outcomes Student successfully completing Ment 58L will demonstrate correct technique for urethral catheterization. Assess and design treatment plans. (mo) Intervene accurately and appropriately. (mo) Administer medication safely. (mo) Explain scope of practice. (mo) Evaluate treatment plans. (mo)
Alcohol and Drug Dependency	AD 1	Students will be able to describe the term "addiction" and explain various theories of causation. Students will be able to Identify and describe the different psychoactive substances used in America . Students successfully completing AD 1 will be able to discuss the impact of US drug policy on persons of differing ethnicity, culture, socioeconomics, or other issues of diversity Students will be able to describe the impact of substance abuse on the community, family, and individual. (MO)
Case Management and Documentation	AD 10	Students successfully completing the course will be able to prepare problem lists and treatment plans that meet licensing criteria Explain the purpose of client record documentation Describe record keeping that meets legal and ethical standards Basic competency in the completion of ASAM assessments
Community Relations	ADJU 5	Students will be able to identify the Three Eras of Policing in America. Students will demonstrate that they understand the beginnings of the Modern Police Force.
Concepts of Criminal Law	ADJU 3	Students will identify the elements of criminal codes. Students will detail the interview and investigation process that is used to identify evidence of a crime
Concepts of Traffic Services	ADJU 13	Demonstrate the ability to accurately diagram a traffic collision
Family Counseling	AD 9	Identify patterns of codependency and the typical characteristics of adult children from dysfunctional families Accurately assess, identify and analyze family problems/needs and implement appropriate interventions that demonstrate acknowledgement and support of client’s disability, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, culture, ethnicity, age and health status Explain and apply the use of the genogram as a family counseling and assessment tool Verbalize various forms and consequences of child abuse Provide clients with psycho-educational resources on dysfunctional family dynamics, roles, values, and norms as they apply across families with diverse racial, cultural, economic, and sociopolitical backgrounds
Group Process and Leadership	AD 8	Students successfully completing the course will be able to compare and contrast interventions for specifically identified problems, taking into account the diverse needs and lived experiences of clients across dimensions of race, culture, age, and gender identity Students completing this course will be able to conduct self-evaluations of professional performance to enhance self-awareness and skills Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain group process as a vehicle of personal change. Students successfully completing AD 8 will be able to demonstrate 5 specific skills/techniques of an effective group leader
Introduction to Forensics for Criminal Justice	ADJU 50	70% of the students will describe in detail three main tasks required of the first officers arriving at a crime scene.
Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling	MENT 40	Student successfully completing MENT 40 will use appropriate therapeutic communication tools in an interview scenario. Student successfully completing MENT 40 will demonstrate use of active listening. Student successfully completing MENT 40 will utilize interviewing techniques to attain data to assist with problem identification. Identify personal prejudgement and therapeutic responses to working with individuals from a different race, ethnic, religious, educational, socio-cultural background. (mo) Demonstrate awareness of personal skills in the helping professions. (mo) Determine where and in which circumstances particular counseling skills and methods are most applicable and appropriate. (mo) Use helping micro skills including nonverbal skills, listening skills, reflecting, paraphrasing, challenging, and goal setting. (mo) Develop one-on-one counseling skills in mock counseling sessions. (mo)
Introduction to Psychiatric Technology	MENT 70	Students successfully completing MENT 70 will describe process of positive behavior support. Student successfully completing MENT 70 will identify foundational concepts related to mental health Students completing MENT 70 will identify foundational concepts related to working with individuals with disabilities Explain scope of practice. (mo) Describe etiology of mental retardation. (mo) Discuss behavior modification terminology. (mo) Describe development patterns. (mo) Relate development theories to analysis of personality and values. (mo) Explain laws related to involuntary commitments. (mo)
Introduction to Psychiatric Technology Clinical	MENT 70L	Student completing MENT 70L will demonstrate role function of psychiatric technician student in the clinical setting. Student successfully completing MENT 70L will demonstrate clinical practice within scope of practice Demonstrate correct assessments of a clients' mental status using mental status exams. Demonstrate appropriate scope of practice for Psychiatric Technicians. Assess personality development using various models. Student successfully completing MENT 70L will demonstrate correct assessment using Mental Status Exam Apply principles of ‘normalization’ to client and environment. Use professional standards and ethics. Apply principles of human development.
Issues in Domestic Violence	AD 4	Demonstrate knowledge of the laws affecting domestic violence in the U.S. Assess, identify client needs, and implement appropriate interventions in relation to domestic violence in respect to client’s racial, cultural, economic, and sociopolitical backgrounds. . Recognize the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which domestic violence and substance abuse exist Students successfully completing AD 4 will be able to explain the primary theories related to both causation and impact of domestic violence.
Legal Aspects of Evidence	ADJU 4	70 percent of students tested will be able to recognize the legal circumstances when a Miranda advisement is mandatory. 70 percent of students tested will be able to recognize the legal exceptions to Miranda advisements.
Medical-Surgical Clinical Experience	MENT 56L	Practice within the current standards of the Psychiatric Technician Law. (mo) Utilize theory concepts of culture as they relate to the bio-psycho-social aspects of care. (mo) Utilize theory concepts of aging as they relate to the bio-psycho-social aspects of care. (mo) Assess client’s status using Roy’s Adaptation Model in understanding, creating, implementing and evaluating nursing care plans. (mo) Utilize safe practice by preventing and recognizing hazards, potential injuries and infectious agents. (mo) Describe structure and function of the human body as it relates to client care. (mo) Student successfully completing MENT 56L will accurately do a head to toe assessment. Student successfully completing MENT 56L will utilize safe practice by preventing and recognizing hazards, potential injuries and infectious agents. Students successfully completing Ment 56L will be able to follow correct procedural guidelines to administering medications safely. Demonstrate and practice safe medication administration with supervisor. (mo) 100% of students successfully completing Ment 56L will be able to describe and apply the principles of the nursing process to organize the patient care. Calculate medication dosages. (mo)
Medical-Surgical Nursing for Psychiatric Technicians	MENT 56	Describe proper procedure for administering medications. (mo) Describe and apply the principles of the nursing process. (mo) Identify the conceptual framework utilized by the program. (mo) Calculate medication dosages for all age levels. (mo) Explain nursing process in context to scope of practice. (mo) Determine and use safe practice of administering medication. (mo) Apply nursing care related to body systems. (mo) Identify body systems. (mo) Students enrolled in Ment 56 will be able to describe the proper procedure for administering medications Students enrolled in Ment 56 will be able to identify the conceptual framework utilized by the program Relate interaction between body systems. (mo) Students enrolled in Ment 56 will be able to describe and apply the principles of the nursing process Students enrolled in MENT 56 will be able to identify and describe body systems
Nursing Care of the Developmentally Disabled Person	MENT 72	Student completing MENT 72 will evaluate results of a behavior plan Describe "person-centered" attitude and approaches to training. (mo) Identify industry-standard methods and techniques for treatment plan development using principles of behavior modification and positive behavior support. (mo) Student completing MENT 72 will design behavior plans. Student completing MENT 72 will demonstrate effective intervention using a behavior plan. Develop patient-specific Individual Program Plans (IPPs). (mo) Contrast human development norms with the developmentally disabled. (mo) Describe normal sexuality and issues related to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (mo) Explain and demonstrate use of various types of adaptive equipment. (mo) Identify principles of sensorimotor training and integration. (mo) Define normalization protocols. (mo) Describe treatment protocols for various etiologies, with a "risk vs. benefit" analysis for each intervention. (mo)
Nursing Care of the Developmentally Disabled Person - Clinical	MENT 72L	Student will demonstrate competency in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a treatment plan. Utilize normalization principles when performing planning, training, and care. (mo) Apply sensorimotor intervention techniques correctly. (mo) Administer medication correctly. (mo) Calculate accurate medication dosages. (mo) Demonstrate industry-standard practice to assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of training plans. (mo) Demonstrate "person-centered" approach to teaching, training, and care. (mo) Student will create interventions for identified client sensory-motor deficits. Student will identify functionally equivalent adaptive behaviors to replace identified client maladaptive behaviors. Student will create operationalized training goals.
Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Drugs	AD 2	Understand the special service needs and staff precautions necessary when working with clients who may have HIV, hepatitis, STIs, or other communicable diseases. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic metabolic and neurological processes involved in psychoactive drug use, including synergistic effects and risk factors. Students will express familiarity with the medical and pharmacological resources available in the treatment of substance use disorders Students successfully completing AD 2 will be able to describe the behavioral, psychological, physiological, and social effects of specific psychoactive substances on the user
Principles and Procedures of the Justice System	ADJU 2 (VOC)	Students will identify the purpose and need for Criminal Procedures.
Psychiatric Nursing for Psychiatric Technicians	MENT 73T	Student successfully completing MENT 73T will develop an active treatment plan for a person with a particular clinical diagnosis. Student successfully completing MENT 73T will accurately identify symptoms associated with the diagnostic classifications of mental illness. Student successfully completing MENT 73T will develop an appropriate patient education group for persons with particular clinical diagnoses.
Psychiatric Nursing for Psychiatric Technicians Clinical	MENT 73L	Demonstrate assessment competency and use of Mental Status Exam. (mo) Student successfully completing MENT 73Lwill demonstrate the ability to document therapeutic interactions. Students completing MENT 73L will demonstrate therapeutic protocols and communications during interactions with assigned clients Student successfully completing MENT 73Lwill demonstrate therapeutic interactions within scope of practice in a mental health setting .
Techniques of Intervention and Referral	AD 11	Be able to establish a helping relationship characterized by warmth, respect, genuineness, concern, and empathy Demonstrate respect for the client’s racial, cultural, economic, and sociopolitical backgrounds in individual counseling role play Students successfully completing AD 11 will demonstrate proficiency in basic counseling skills. Students successfully completing AD 11 will be able to implement active listening skills during counseling sessions.
The Administration of Justice System	ADJU 1 (VOC)	Analyze the political issues associated with managing priorities within the criminal justice system
Work Experience in Administration of Justice	ADJU 90	Student will fulfill an exit contract detailing skills gained and goals achieved.
Work Experience in Mental Health Technology	MENT 82	Student successfully completing MENT 82 will examine and analyze the role of a professional in developmental disability and or mental health. Student successfully completing MENT 82 will apply skills learned in previous courses to a worksite situation. Student completing MENT 82 will develop a minimum of 3 objectives in new learning experiences. Examine and analyze the role of a professional in developmental disability and or mental health. (mo) Apply skills learned in previous courses to a worksite situation. (mo) Develop a minimum of three objectives in new learning experiences. (mo) Develop and apply an industry-standard work ethic and interpersonal skills. (mo) Summarize and perform duties in compliance with work plans. (mo)

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