Friday, November 20, 2009

Academics

 

Mental Health Services

  
 Department of Human Behavior, CSN - 
6375 W. Charleston E120, Las Vegas, NV 89146
            (Mail sort code: W10e)		 Faculty
Degrees
Courses
Resources

 

 

Faculty & Staff

  • DeCarlo, Mary
    AA II - Human Behavior WC E120 (Mail sort code: W10e) 651-5700
  • Hodges, Jerry (Professor)   W. Charleston, E177 (Mail sort code: W10e) 651-5815
  • Rafferty, Kevin, Ph.D.  Dept. Chair W. Charleston E120 (Mail sort code: W10e) (W10E)
    651-5715

  • Warren, Tracy  AA I - Human Behavior W. Charleston E120 (Mail sort code: W10e) 651-5700

  • Moya, Maria (Instructor) W Charleston E-120D (Sort Code W10E) (702) 651-5809
  • Wilson, Mariana  AA I - Human Behavior W. Charleston E120 (Mail sort code: W10e) 651-5717
 

Degrees and Certificates
The Mental Health Service Program currently offers the following degrees and certificates: 

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree: (AAS—60 credits), Mental Health Services.
  • Certificate of Achievement: (CA—30 credits), Mental Health Services.
  • Certificate of Completion: (CC—15 credits), Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Certificate of Completion: (CC—15 credits), Developmental Services Technician.

 

Courses

MHDD 101        Role of the Technician                                                    1 credit

MHDD 102        Medical Component                                                       1 credit

MHDD 103        Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities              1 credit

MHDD 105        Conflict Prevention and Response Training                       2 credits

MHDD 106        Teaching and Active Treatment                                        1 credit

MHDD 107        Medication Fundamentals                                               2 credits

MHDD 109        Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions                           2 credits

MHDD 110        Introduction to Disability Services                                    3 credits

MHDD 126        Understanding Developmental Disabilities                         2 credits

MHDD 127        Positive Behavior Supports                                              2 credits

MHDD 130        Teaching Life Skills                                                        3 credits

MHDD 150        Issues in Substance Abuse                                            1 credit

MHDD 152        Allied Therapies                                                             1 credit

MHDD 153        Life Span Development                                                   1 credit

MHDD 154        Advanced Therapeutic Interventions                                 2 credits

MHDD 160        Understanding Mental Illness                                          2 credits

MHDD 291B      Fieldwork Experience                                                     3 credits

MHDD 295        Practicum                                                                     3 credits

    -- NOTE:  Not all courses are offered every semester --

 

On Line Resources

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

www.samhsa.gov

  A current information site for current research and general public information related to mental health issues and substance abuse sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 

 

Internet Mental Health:

www.mentalhealth.com

A free information website that provides current information about mental disorders and treatments, including detailed information on drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders: