Applied Behavioral Health

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Applied Behavioral Health is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to enter the workforce as an assistant to medical and mental health providers. This program focuses on a foundation of bedside patient care to prepare individuals to assist and support clients experiencing mental health challenges. This CCL will also prepare students for the Nurse Assistant State Board certification.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Applied Behavioral Health (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5305
Total credits required
22-24.5
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Demonstrate safe practice and advocacy for the mental health needs of patients through collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
  • Utilize trauma-informed care practices and therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport with patients and families.
  • Demonstrate appropriate responses to crisis situations by employing de-escalation techniques and crisis management strategies.
  • Create a supportive and therapeutic environment for patients in a group setting.
  • Demonstrate cultural competence, recognizing and respecting the diversity of clients while adapting approaches to meet patient needs.
  • Demonstrate accurate and confidential records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Distinguish characteristics and presentations of selected mental health conditions.
  • Utilize researched-based self care practices to improve well-being and work performance.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Psychiatric Technicians

$35,370

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
NCE150 or
NUR158		 Advanced Placement: Nurse Assisting or Nurse Assisting 2–4.5
NCE292AA Simulated Patient Care 2
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology SB 3
PSY132 Psychology and Culture C, G, SB 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BHS155 Professional Resiliency and Well-Being SB 3
NCE103 Behavioral Health Technician 4
NCE292AB Patient Care Experiences 2
PSY266 Psychological Disorders SB 3
Course Area Key
  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • G = Global Awareness
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187370).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.