S&H Training Center, Inc.

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALTY

Mental Health, Level 1: Capable Caregiving for Mental Wellness

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

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State-approved Mental Healthcourse 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 aide training program in Olympia, WA 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 certification training program in Olympia, WA serves Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties and is offered once a month.

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Cost:  $80.00

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