Maricopa Community Colleges  BHS101   19954-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
BHS101 19954-20065 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Approach to Paraprofessional Counseling
Explanation of expectations and limitations of the role of a paraprofessional on a counseling team. Exposure to the variety of modes of work available to the paraprofessional, the ethical obligations and responsibilities of working with clients under professional supervision. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BHS101   19954-20065 Approach to Paraprofessional Counseling
1. Describe the variety of employment settings for the paraprofessional. (I)
2. Describe ethical codes for behavioral health technicians. (II)
3. Explain the expectations and limitations of the behavioral health technician as a supportive member of the agency team. (III)
4. Describe various community agency settings in which the behavioral health technician can function. (IV)
5. Discuss current issues related to professional and paraprofessional behavioral service technicians. (V)
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BHS101   19954-20065 Approach to Paraprofessional Counseling
    I. Work Prospects in Agencies
        A. Government
        B. Federal
        C. State
        D. County
        E. Local
        F. Private
      II. Ethical Codes
          A. American Psychological Association (APA)
          B. American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA)
          C. National Education Association (NEA)
        III. Responsibilities
            A. Professionals
            B. Paraprofessionals
          IV. Community Settings
              A. Professionals
              B. Paraprofessionals
            V. Issues
                A. Professionals
                B. Paraprofessionals
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