FRCC Non-credit Behavioral Health Coursework
FRCC’s non-credit behavioral health courses provide flexible learning opportunities and a certificate of completion for participants who successfully finish the coursework.
Students interested in continuing their education should know that the QBHA pathway courses listed below have been approved to count toward college credit at FRCC for those pursuing a behavioral health degree.
Who should enroll:
- Individuals exploring behavioral health careers
- Career changers seeking skills to pursue a new opportunity
- Professionals looking to expand their skill set
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Coursework includes:
Mapping Your Career in Behavioral Health:
Explore the growing field of behavioral health and discover a range of career paths right here in Colorado—from entry-level positions to advanced practice roles. This course helps you identify how your interests and skills align with opportunities in the field.
Participants may also choose to earn a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including a hands-on skills assessment, to bolster their resume and professional readiness.
Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) coursework:
What is a QBHA?
A Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) is a professional, non-clinical support role that works under supervision to carry out activities such as wellness promotion and education, community needs assessment, screening, referrals, crisis management, case management, orientation to services & care navigation, and individual and group interventions. (https://hcpf.colorado.gov/bh-policies#MedicaidProviders).
FRCC’s QBHA pathway prepares learners for entry-level support roles in behavioral health settings and provides a foundation for continued education and career advancement in the field.
All QBHA courses include:
- Multiple registrations throughout the year
- Online format
- Zoom session with instructor on one weekday evening during scheduled weeks
- Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion
Behavioral Health + (Part 1 of QBHA):
This 10-week online course provides foundational knowledge in behavioral health and entry-level crisis management. When paired with the Therapeutic Communication and Case Management course, it fulfills coursework requirements for the QBHA microcredential.
This course is ideal for individuals interested in exploring behavioral health careers or building skills for entry-level positions within the field.
Therapeutic Communication & Case Management (Part 2 of QBHA):
This 7-week course develops practical skills in therapeutic communication, case management, ethics, and professional practice. When paired with the Behavioral Health + course, it completes the coursework required for the QBHA microcredential.
Participants gain communication and support skills that are valued across behavioral health settings.
