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 Department:    AHE

 Course #:    203

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    51.0801

 EPC:    MLAMAAPT

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to the risk factors or warning signs of mental health crisis and substance use disorders safely and responsibly. Create an action plan to help those who are experiencing mental health crisis or substance disorder. Learn the steps and tools to assess the risk, respectfully listen to the individual in crisis, and identify the appropriate professional for help.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Recognize common signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis.
2. Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
3. Identify the risk factors for those who are at risk for mental health crisis.
4. Identify populations impacted by mental health crisis or substance use.
5. Recognize that culture may influence awareness and response to mental health differences.
6. Identify the appropriate resource and connect a person in crisis with appropriate help.
7. Respond to a mental health crisis or substance crisis safely, responsibly, and respectfully.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Mental health first aid topics.
   • Depression and mood disorders.
   • Anxiety disorders.
   • Trauma.
   • Psychosis.
   • Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
2. Recovery and resiliency.