Advanced Topics in Behavioral Health for Chaplains

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4 Units
Online Fixed-Date

Course Description

Mental Health Ministry Matters--Learn the Latest to Support Your Practice

Advanced Topics in Behavioral Health for Chaplains covers topics in spiritual health care for behavioral health including the nexus of spirituality and wellness, consulting with mental health providers and telehealth practicum.

This is a 10-week course with synchronous meetings (via Zoom) and asynchronous assignments.

Course Details

Number of Units:  4.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend:  This course provides continuing education for chaplains working in behavioral health settings.

Course Materials: Text, God, Faith, and Health: Exploring the Spirituality-Healing Connection by Jeff Levin, available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

Technical Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Due to regulations from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of San Diego is unable to enroll students in its online programs who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. This restriction does not apply to applicants interested in a campus-based program.

Prerequisites:

A) Participants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a college, university, or theological school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and a graduate-level theological degree from a college, university or theological school accredited by a member of the CHEA. Equivalencies for the undergraduate and/or graduate level theological degree will be granted by the individual professional organizations according to their own established guidelines.
AND
B) are currently serving in an official capacity as a Chaplain in health care, educational, military or human services settings.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
MIN-X702 – 003 14 May 202422 Jul 2024 4 $800

Advanced Topics in Behavioral Health for Chaplains

14 May 202422 Jul 2024
4
$800
Online Fixed-Date
Online
William Adsit

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access your online course with Zoom meeting information.

Dates/Times for Online Synchronous Meetings via Zoom: To be determined

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the link between Catholic spirituality and wellness
  • Learn effective consultation strategies for working with behavioral health providers
  • Learn how telehealth technology can be used by chaplains
  • Demonstrate practical skills using telehealth technology

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