Mental Health
Mental Health
Program Overview
A Mental Health Aide provides support and assistance to individuals with mental health challenges. Their duties may include helping clients with daily activities, providing emotional support, and facilitating therapeutic activities as directed by mental health professionals. Mental Health Aides, also known as mental health technicians, behavioral health aides, and psychiatric aides, work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as psychiatric hospitals and residential mental health facilities.
Course Descriptions
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DAAC 1009 | Assessment of Substance Use Disorders |
| DAAC 1011 | Counseling Theories |
| SCWK 1021 | Orientation to Social Services |
Current Schedule
Click the button below and use the keyword: Mental Health in the Program search bar to view the upcoming course dates.
Registration INFO
Follow the instructions above to copy the Rubric, Course and Section number for the class that you want to take, and then use the button below to use our easy online enrollment page to secure your seat in the class you want to take! Have any questions? Give us a call!
Register for Continuing Education courses here
Receiving Academic Credit Hours
All courses in the Mental Health Workforce Skills Award (WSA) program have the option to be converted to credit hours using a Petition to Record Credit form.
Admissions Requirements
- Students must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma/GED not required
- Recommended minimum of 9th grade level math and reading knowledge
Program Cost
Tuition - $418 per course
Textbooks - Estimated cost $200
Page last updated September 17, 2026.