Mental Health Services
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Department of Human Behavior, CSN -
6375 W. Charleston E120, Las Vegas, NV 89146
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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.
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 --
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:
