Clinical Experience

Catalog description

Introduction to working in the behavioral health sector; observation of professionals performing direct care or services for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment; professionalism in the behavioral health field; and application of care giving principles through hands-on practice. The course also includes patient interactions, case documentation, clinical procedures, and safety procedures. There is a focus on developing collaborative relationships with other members of the treatment team as well as developing basic assessment and intervention skills. In addition, the course will provide students with a basic understanding of caregiving principles, and will allow them to apply these principles through live patient interactions.