Clinical Competence & Safety (10 Contact Hours)
- 1 Section
- 12 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Clinical Competence and Safety (10 Contact Hours)
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: Defining the BHT Scope of Practice and Clinical Competence
- Module 2: The BHT as the "Eyes and Ears": Principles of Observation and Screening
- Module 3: Recognizing Common Psychiatric Symptoms and Co-Occurring Disorders
- Module 4: Understanding Active Intoxication and Acute Withdrawal
- Module 5: Maintaining Environmental Safety and Infection Control
- Module 6: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care and Preventing Retraumatization
- Module 7: Identifying Triggers and Early Warning Signs of Behavioral Crises
- Module 8: Verbal De-escalation Strategies and Non-Anxious Presence
- Module 9: Emergency Response Procedures and Suicide Risk Observation
- Module 10: Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration and Objective Reporting
- References & Policies
- Post Test
- Program Evaluation
This course covers basic behavioral health knowledge and the protocols for maintaining a safe environment in residential settings. Content includes de-escalation strategies, recognizing common psychiatric symptoms, and emergency response procedures. Subject areas focus on the technician's role as the "eyes and ears" of the clinical team.
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