HCP 6150 - Special Topics: Seminar and Case Studies

Institution:

Nova Southeastern University

Subject:

HCP - Human Child Protection

Description:

This course focuses on building concepts and skills in critical thinking and application. It will offer students the opportunity to consider cases and explore varying intervention and management strategies with consideration for ethical and legal issues. Topics of interest include: addressing the current and emerging models of the Mental Health Delivery System and the core principles of system care approach, testifying in court, waiver of juveniles to adult court, differences in family and juvenile court protection of children, competency for Miranda and other issues for children, placement decisions, report writing, case management, reducing work stress/burn-out and enhancing professional functioning, legal rights of children in termination of their parent's rights, what are the 'best interests of a child' in domestic violence or sexual abuse cases, and other contemporary issues.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nova.edu

Phone Number:

(954) 262-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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