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BSHS 1101 - Behavioral Health Foundations

This course is a stepping stone for certification as a Chemical Dependency Assistant (CDCA), Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS), and Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS).  This certification requires additional courses and an Internship to meet requirements for CDCA, PRSS, and QMHS. It is designed as a paraprofessional training for individuals with lived experience in mental health issues and/or substance use recovery to work with populations of the same to promote stability and long-term recovery.

Note: Distance Learning Approved

Credits: 3

Prereq: Background Check with Approval from BH Coordinator