Behavioral Health   

This course is designed to cover introductory behavioral health skills and topics, and will offer time for students to apply their knowledge. No prior experience in behavioral health is needed in order to register for this course. Topics covered will offer foundational knowledge and practical skills to use in interactions with others, including:

• Empathy and Rapport Building
• Communication skills
• De-Escalation Skills
• Legal, Professional, and Ethical Considerations in Behavioral Health
• Knowledge of Mental Health Disorders and Clinical Documentation

Much of the coursework is done independently and at the convenience of your schedule. There will be a weekly Zoom session with an instructor to practice the skills in small group settings. Attending via Zoom gives you the flexibility to attend from the comfort of your own home. The Zoom link will be provided prior to the course start date.

If you need help paying for this course, there are options available. Please reach out to continuing.education@frontrange.edu with the subject line: Financial Assistance for Behavioral Health +

Modality: Remote and online independent study

This course is designed to offer a dynamic look at the behavioral health field and careers available in Colorado. This course is designed to be mainly online, with a daily Zoom meeting with the instructor and other attendees. Topics covered in the course include:

• Career pathways in Colorado, from entry-level through advanced practice
• Educational requirements for career pathways
• Interview and resume-building skills
• Perspectives from Colorado professionals in the field

The final piece of the course will be an optional in-person certification course in Basic Life Support (BLS), which is a required credential for working with clients and patients in many behavioral health roles. The BLS registration is separate from this course registration. Join us today to start mapping your career in this exciting and essential field!

If you have questions about the BLS portion, please email Amber Phebus at amber.phebus@frontrange.edu

Modality: Remote daily session and online independent study

Basic Life Support (BLS) is a certification that is often required for job roles in behavioral health. The in-person portion will be on Friday, 6/13/25. This course covers performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other skills to support life during a life-threatening emergency.

Successful completion of the eLearning and in-person portions will result in a BLS course completion card.

PLEASE NOTE: There are approximately 2.5 hours of eLearning that must be completed before you attend the in-person skills class. Please plan to stay for the entire in-person time if you sign up for this course.

Contact hours: 6.5 – approximately 4 hours will be with an instructor and other learners; the remaining hours will be completing online materials before the in-person class