COURSE ID: HE400SYNA01

Mental Health Care Fund

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 17, 2026
End Date: May 20, 2027
District: Niobrara County School District #1
Grade Levels: 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Course Type: Career Technical Education
Provider: Mental Health Care Fund

Fundamentals of Mental Health Care provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of mental health support professionals in a variety of care settings. Students gain foundational knowledge needed for clinical healthcare work with individuals experiencing psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities and prepare for Mental Health Technician–Certified status. Topics include intake, crisis care, inpatient treatment, discharge planning, mental health and substance use disorders, behavioral crisis management, ethics, HIPAA, anatomy and physiology, infection control, pharmacology, communication, electronic health records, and client safety.