S&H Training Center, Inc.

MENTAL HEALTH

Approved by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), this training program in Olympia and online provides certification in Mental Health Specialty for long-term care workers, including managers (there is no longer a separate class for managers) across Washington state.

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State-approved Mental Health course curriculum covers:

• mental disorders

• compassionate and trauma-informed care

• supports for wellness

• getting help and self-care

• suicide prevention

• communication dynamics

• boundaries

• crisis management

• approaching behaviors as caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).

The one-day Mental Health class also includes a competency exam, which requires a score of 80% or higher to successfully receive a DSHS-approved Mental Health Certificate and 8 hours of Continuing Education units.

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Our Mental Health class is offered once a month via zoom. More classes will be added if needed.

Cost:  $100.00