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Clinical Competence CBHT
Clinical competence is paramount for behavioral health technicians as they play a crucial role in supporting individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Possessing a solid foundation of clinical skills enables these professionals to effectively implement treatment plans, provide appropriate interventions, and ensure the safety and well-being of clients. With competence comes the ability to accurately assess client needs, recognize signs of distress, and respond with empathy and professionalism. Additionally, clinical competence fosters trust and confidence among clients and interdisciplinary teams, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and promoting positive outcomes in behavioral health settings.
The Florida Certification Board approves this course and meets the 8-hour requirement for the Clinical Competence Domain for the initial application for CBHT credentials. Please see the Florida Certification Board for full details on these credentials, including formal education, other content-specific training domains required, work experience, supervision, and required exams.
This course will award 8 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Create and understand a mental health assessment.
- Complete good, effective, risk-managed documentation.
- Work with other professionals and clients on treatment goals.
- Understand the importance of progress notes.
- Recognize the risks of relapse.
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- Relevance: This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certificed Behavioral Health Technician credential. It meets the 8 hour requirement for the Cllincial Competence Domain.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- Credit Hours: 8
This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certificed Behavioral Health Technician credential. It meets the 8 hour requirement for the Cllincial Competence Domain.