Academic, Career & Certificate Programs Program Admission Program Objectives Allied Health 010 course – application and orientation Mental Health Workers: ALL Courses must be completed with grade of “C” or better. 1. Subtotal Effectively work with the treatment team to help clients in the pro- gram and in the activities that support their growth and develop- ment, which could include occupational, recreational, educational, or cognitive programs/activities. 4. Demonstrate appropriate cultural sensitivities and practices. 5. Recognize symptoms requiring psychiatric or medical intervention and communicate the information to supervisor. 6. Are able to formulate and document a rehabilitation, mental health, and recovery ”goals and strengths assessment” for clients in the setting. 7. Demonstrate professional behavior in the mental health worker setting, including punctuality, appropriate work attire, and fulfilling assignments. 8. Demonstrate acceptable ethical standards and practices. 3. Prerequisite Courses: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission into the program. Allied Health ALH A010 Medical Terminology ALH A111 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology BIOL A221 Establish effective therapeutic relationships with clients. 2. Demonstrate effective writing skills and complete appropriate reports in a clear, concise, and timely manner. 9. Demonstrate knowledge about the mental health setting, its pro- grams, and its staff and their responsibilities. .5 3 4 7.5 Required Courses Course Units FALL Patient Care Medical Assisting Core Admin Medical Asstg I Clinical Mecical Asstg I SPRING Human Diseases Admin Medical Asstg II Medical Asstg Clinical Exprerience Clinical Med Asstg II Spec Proced ALH MA MA MA A115 A150 A175 A181 2.5 3 3 5 ALH MA MA MA A120 A205 A281 A289 2 5 3.5 .5 Total Units Suggested electives: Applied Pharmacology Business English Ethics ALH BUS PHIL/RLST 32 10. Demonstrate knowledge of community resources pertaining to recovery, mental health, and recovery models. 11. Are able to lead and/or supervise group activities. A130 A138 A120 2 3 3 NOTE: Students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. MENTAL HEALTH WORKER MENTAL HEALTH WORKER The Mental Health Worker program at Orange Coast College is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that prepares students to serve emotionally, cognitively, and intellectually challenged clients in community facility settings that provide therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery services. 12. Are able to assess risk and act appropriately in emergency situations. Program Outcomes Graduates will be employable as mental health workers in community settings that provide therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation, and educational services to individuals with emotional and cognitive disabilities, as well as agencies that are providing assistance with addictions and recovery. Considerations for Scheduling Courses Start with Psychology A100, Introduction to Psychology. It is a prerequisite for several required courses. You can take other required courses in the pro- gram that don’t have the Psychology A100 prerequisite, at the same time as Psychology A100.
 Take the following courses as soon as possible: Psychology A125, Introduction to Counseling; Psychology A255, Abnormal Psychology; Psychology A235, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery; and Health Education A111 (CPR). These courses are prerequisites for the Mental Health Worker Field Work Class. Take Psychology A245, field work, as soon as you have taken its prerequisite courses. It is desirable to be exposed to field work as soon as possible in the program. Specifically, the program will prepare students to function in a support position under a licensed professional. Mental health workers are employed in private, state, and county settings that provide residential, day-care, intervention, or support programs to serve emotionally, cognitively, and/or intellectually chal- lenged clients. Mental health workers serve child, adolescent, adult, or older adult populations. The mental health worker works with clients in the following potential need areas: Psychiatric services, alcohol and substance abuse pro- grams, acquired brain injury programs, programs for the intellectually disabled, and/or older adult services programs. Continued on next page 137