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Behavioral Health Technician

Pueblo Community College

This course explores the basic principles of behavioral health in a behavioral health care setting. This course develops interpersonal and technical skills while working with clients in psychiatric care settings. Students obtain skills used daily by Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT’s) such as therapeutic communication and relationship building and conducting psychoeducational therapy groups. Students will also explore aspects of mental health and factors that influence human development and behavior.

Grades: 11-12

Length: 1 Year

Credits: 2 Credits (1.0 CTE / 1.0 English A)

Certifications: Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant, Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association CPR/FAS/AED

Concurrent Enrollment: Pueblo Community College (PTE 1010 - 3 credits, BEH 1001 - 3 credits, BEH 1030 - 1 credit, BEH 2030 - 3 credits)

Sarah Monkley, MA

Sarah Monkley

Behavioral Health Technician Instructor

Email Ms. Monkley