HMS 105 - Professional Helping

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

The purpose of this course is to orient students to the helping relationship. In addition to exploring effective attending skills, the course will address the ethical considerations required of professional helpers. Further analysis will discuss ways in which various aspects of diversity impact the helping relationship. Additionally, students will explore their own professional use of self. Research from the fields of addictions studies, social work, human services, psychology, sociology and anthropology will be utilized throughout the course.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of D or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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