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Maintaining Client and Personal Safety CBHT
Maintaining both client and personal safety is a fundamental responsibility for behavioral health technicians. These professionals must adhere to rigorous protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure environment for clients while also safeguarding themselves from potential risks. Implementing thorough risk assessments, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies are essential tools for managing challenging situations effectively. Additionally, practicing active listening, empathy, and clear communication can help establish trust and rapport with clients, contributing to a safer therapeutic environment. Prioritizing ongoing training and self-care is also crucial for behavioral health techs to mitigate burnout and maintain their own well-being, thereby enhancing their ability to provide high-quality care while upholding safety standards.
This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Behavioral Technician credential. It meets the 4 hour requirement for the Maintaining Client and Personal Safety Domain.
This course will award 4 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Develop and implement comprehensive risk assessment protocols to identify potential safety hazards and mitigate risks to both clients and staff members in behavioral health settings.
- Provide regular training and education sessions on de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and effective communication skills to equip behavioral health technicians with the necessary tools to manage challenging situations and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork among interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent adherence to safety protocols, promote information sharing, and facilitate swift responses to emergent situations.
- Establish robust self-care practices and support mechanisms for behavioral health technicians to mitigate burnout, reduce stress, and maintain optimal mental and emotional well-being, thereby enhancing their capacity to deliver quality care while upholding safety standards.
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- Relevance: This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Addiction Professiona credential. It meets the 4 hour requirement for the Maintaiing Client and Personal Safety 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: 4
This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Addiction Professiona credential. It meets the 4 hour requirement for the Maintaiing Client and Personal Safety Domain.