Behavioral Health Micro-Credentials

Behavioral Health
Micro-Credentials
SUMMER 2025
Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA)

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Learner centered
• State regulatory & industry alignment
• Stackable credentials
• K-12 and Postsecondary credit/non-credit

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Behavioral Health micro-credentials prepare students to work in mental health and/or substance use care within a time period of one year or less. Upon completion, students 
will be a QBHA as outlined by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and eligible to serve as part of a Medicaid-reimbursed care team.

SUMMER 2025 COURSE OFFERINGS:

• 17168 PTE 1010 H00
  Intro to Behavioral Health Care & Wellness
  3 credit hours 27-May-25 3-Jul-25 D2L D2L TOFCMP D2L Brydges
  TSC Virtual
• 17169 BEH 1001 H00
  MHCI: Preparedness and Empathy
  3 credit hours 27-May-25 3-Jul-25 D2L D2L TOFCMP D2L Brydges
  TSC Virtual
• 17170 BEH 1030 H00
  BEH Hlth Case Man & Clin Doc
  1 credit hour 7-Jul-25 8-Aug-25 D2L D2L TOFCMP D2L Brydges
  TSC Virtual
• 17171 BEH 2030 H00
  Applied Ther Com Skills
  3 credit hours 7-Jul-25 8-Aug-25 D2L D2L TOFCMP D2L Brydges
  TSC Virtual

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Patient Navigator
The Patient Navigator micro-credential ensures students are prepared to support clients in identifying resources as well as navigating behavioral healthcare services and systems. Patient navigators will focus on promoting client health and wellbeing.
Coursework includes 4 courses for a total of 12 credit hours.

Behavioral Health Assistant II
The Behavioral Health Assistant II micro-credential builds upon the QBHA micro-credential through service-learning experience and a deeper analysis and understanding of diversity. It ensures students have theoretical and experiential knowledge of behavioral health care and practice. Upon completion of this micro- credential, students will have experience applying many concepts and skills within diverse behavioral health settings. The curriculum includes behavioral health and wellness, intercultural competency and inclusive practice, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and service-learning experience.
Medicaid Competencies: Under supervision, these individuals will be able to do elements of: Wellness Promotion, Education, Community Needs Assessment, Screening, Referral, Crisis Management, Case Management, Orientation to Services, and Individual & Group Interventions.
Coursework includes 6 courses (2 new from the QBHA below) for a total of 16 credit hours

Behavioral Health Assistant - Qualified BHA
The Behavioral Health Assistant micro-credential ensures students develop entry-level behavioral health knowledge and competencies. Upon completion of this coursework, they will be a Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) as outlined by the Behavioral Health Administration. The curriculum includes entry- level skills and foundational knowledge about behavioral health and wellness, intercultural competency, therapeutic communication, case management, and crisis intervention.
Medicaid Competencies: Under supervision, these individuals will be able to do elements of: Wellness Promotion, Education, Community Needs Assessment, Screening, Referral, Crisis Management, Case Management, Orientation to Services, and Individual & Group Interventions.
Coursework includes 4 courses for a total of 10 credit hours.

Behavioral Health + (Supplement)
The Behavioral Health + micro-credential is an effective addition to almost any role (Certified Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, etc.). It ensures students develop foundational behavioral health knowledge as well as entry-level crisis management and de-escalation skills, which can be applied in a variety of settings.
Coursework includes 2 courses for a total of 6 credit hours.

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