HS 265 - Mental Health Services FA

Institution:

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to equip students with the concepts, terms, and structures of the mental health field. A psychosocial approach focuses on individual mental health needs, community mental health providers, and the role of the paraprofessional. Topics include the identification of mental disorders, current therapy approaches, the use of psychotropic medication, legal issues, ethical and cultural considerations, and appropriate attending skills for mental health workers. Prerequisites: HS 110 (SS 291, 292 recommended). Hours of class per week: 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

fmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 762-4651

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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