Behavioral Health Support Specialist Program, Certificate | Part time online | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | United States
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Behavioral Health Support Specialist Program

9 months
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About

Train to become a behavior health paraprofessional uniquely attuned to the needs of LGBTQ+ clients in Los Angeles. This innovative 12-month online certificate program, offered tuition-free through a grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) with UCLA Extension's Behavioral Health Support Specialist Program.

Overview

Careers

UCLA Extension's Behavioral Health Support Specialist Program is perfect for:

  • New and aspiring behavioral health paraprofessionals
  • Multidisciplinary paraprofessionals with prior certifications wishing to train in behavioral health
  • Workers seeking additional competencies to address specialized behavioral health concerns of LGBTQ+ clients

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • U.S. Health and Behavioral Health Care Systems
  • Health Care Law, Legal Issues, and Ethics in Behavioral Health
  • Human Sexuality and Gender
  • Working with Diverse Populations in Behavioral Health
  • Behavioral Health Support Practice
  • Pharmacological Aspects of Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Communication Strategies in Behavioral Health Care: Navigating High-Stakes Conversations and Motivating Patients

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
80

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Apply to a certificate program
  • Complete the International Student Certificate Program Application
  • Purchase health insurance
  • Provide us with your supporting documents

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 9 months.
  • National

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 9 months.
  • All courses in the Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) Certificate are fully sponsored by a grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration.

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