Title: Mental Health Assisting Careers II (14002-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Understanding Medical Terminology
  Explain how medical terms are developed.
  Define common medical word roots.
  Define common medical prefixes.
  Define common medical suffixes.
  Demonstrate pronunciation of medical terms.
  Practice the components of medical terminology (i.e., prefixes, word roots, suffixes).
Understanding Pharmacology and Mental Health
  Describe the principles of pharmacology for mental health careers.
Identify Treatment Plans and Medications for Mental Health Disorders
  Identify psychotropic medication classifications.
  Describe medications and mechanisms of medications for mental health disorders.
  Discuss a treatment plan for anxiety disorders.
  Discuss a treatment plan for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  Discuss a treatment plan for mood disorders.
  Discuss a treatment plan for substance use disorders.
Exploring Interculturality
  Define interculturality.
  Demonstrate therapeutic communication and intercultural competence.
  Explain how diversity and intercultural dynamics influence individual health care in the United States.
Identifying Mental Health Technician (MHT) Communication Strategies
  Discuss advanced therapeutic communication.
  Discuss the foundations of counseling.
  Discuss group dynamics and facilitation.
  Discuss the ethical and legal considerations in behavioral health practice.
  Discuss the ethical implications of emerging technology.
Collecting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Data
  Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using data.
  Demonstrate intake interviews.
  Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments.
Reporting Patient Information and Observations
  Report patient information and observations.
  Deliver training to parents and caregivers.
  Measure routine vital signs.
Providing First Aid and Emergency Care
  Assist in providing emergency aid as directed by a supervisor.
  Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Preparing for a Behavioral Health Technician Assistant
  Complete certification requirements for behavioral health technician assistants.
  Prepare for job opportunities in the mental health assisting field.
  Research certification/licensure requirements.
Examining Opioids
  Describe the history of opioids in the United States.
  Describe the history of opioids in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components of opioids.
  Describe the therapeutic uses of opioids.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and emotional pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid use on human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Examining Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 TR).
  Identify the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria.
  Describe the elements of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Exploring Integrated Behavioral Health
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
  Describe interprofessional communication and collaboration for continuity of care.
Opioid Abuse Education Resources
  Acknowledgments and Copyright Information Opioid Education 2025.pdf
  Teacher Resources for Opioid Education
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8330_Student Competency Record_2025.xlsx
  8330 Printable Version with Standards Correlations
  Acknowledgements and Copyright Information