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BHS150: Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services – 3 credits

Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13357
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Salvucci
Open
8 of 15 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Webcam or other means to record a video.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13358
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • N. Vargas
Open
7 of 11 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Webcam or other means to record a video.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

BHS155: Professional Resiliency and Well-Being – 3 credits

Exploration of building human resilience and well-being to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. Causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout compassion fatigue and other work-related stress. Focus on enhancing quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13388
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Porschitz
Open
6 of 11 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    You are required to purchase the ebook, The Resilient Professional: Psychological and Emotional Resilience Training, 3rd Edition, by Dr. Thomas E. Rojo Aubrey. Look for the access code and link to purchase the book in Lesson 0.
    No additional materials are required. There is an optional certification upon successful completion of the course, which may require a fee depending on which organization you choose to certify with.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13389
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Salvucci
Open
6 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    You are required to purchase the ebook, The Resilient Professional: Psychological and Emotional Resilience Training, 3rd Edition, by Dr. Thomas E. Rojo Aubrey. Look for the access code and link to purchase the book in Lesson 0.
    No additional materials are required. There is an optional certification upon successful completion of the course, which may require a fee depending on which organization you choose to certify with.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10505
Glendale
Online Class
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Padelford
Open
12 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include BHS Course Fee: $40.00
  • Class 10505 costs include BHS Course Fee: $40
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

BHS160: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling Services – 3 credits

Explores relevant ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in the behavioral health and social services field, including expectations of and limitations on providers. Key areas of inquiry include boundaries and dual relationships, mandated reporting, confidentiality, scope of practice, beneficence and non-maleficence, rights and responsibilities, professional relationships, and credentialing/regulating agencies.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13390
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Scalzo
Open
11 of 15 seats available
13391
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Scalzo
Open
13 of 15 seats available

BHS165: Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills – 3 credits

Theory and practice of communication skills to establish and maintain effective helping relationships and enhance the therapeutic alliance. Emphasis on verbal communication, nonverbal communication, paraverbal communication, rapport building, empathetic and active listening skills, resolving interpersonal conflicts, appropriate feedback, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13496
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/18 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Solomon
Open
6 of 11 seats available
13498
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • L. Solomon
Open
7 of 7 seats available

BHS170: Case Management and Clinical Documentation – 3 credits

Overview and application of the principles, practices, and function of case management in human services. Case management service delivery and coordination for clients with psychological, developmental, and psychiatric and comorbid medical conditions. Documentation techniques necessary to maintain clinical records in a variety of behavioral healthcare settings. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
16149
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Scalzo
Open
5 of 11 seats available
16150
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Scalzo
Open
1 of 7 seats available

BHS180: Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy – 3 credits

The role of advocacy in relation to multiple systems affecting children, families, and adults. Emphasis on identifying appropriate supports, community resources, and "wrap-around" services to help foster healthy family and child development, adult recovery, and social welfare.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15387
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • N. Vargas
Open
10 of 15 seats available
15388
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • N. Vargas
Open
10 of 11 seats available

BHS205: Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories – 3 credits

Introduction to the major evidence-based therapeutic models and interventions in social and behavioral sciences. Defines the key concepts, techniques and procedures of each theoretical model.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
11506
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
5/4 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Bruno-Krupp
Open
17 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Flex I
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11508
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • E. Roy-Day
Open
23 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11505
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
6/1 – 6/22
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Bruno-Krupp
Open
3 of 7 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
    https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
    Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11507
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
7/6 – 8/10
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Bruno-Krupp
Open
24 of 25 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
    https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
    Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor