| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 11 and 12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles
of Human Services. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful
completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing
individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families
and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family
and community services, personal care services, and consumer services.
(3) In Counseling and Mental Health, students model
the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental
health career through simulated environments. Students are expected
to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations,
and the implications of their actions. Professional integrity in counseling
and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal
responsibilities.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards
or employability skills as required by business and industry. The
student is expected to:
(A) apply interpersonal communication skills in business
and industry settings;
(B) explain and recognize the value of collaboration
within the workplace;
(C) examine the importance of time management to succeed
in the workforce;
(D) identify work ethics and professionalism in a job
setting; and
(E) develop problem-solving and critical-thinking
skills.
(2) The student applies mathematics, science, English
language arts, and social studies in human services. The student is
expected to:
(A) evaluate the use of verbal and nonverbal language
in a variety of mental health situations;
(B) explain the nervous system of the human body;
(C) identify societal perspectives related to mental
health;
(D) explain the physiological effects of stress and
aging;
(E) distinguish the psychological aspects of health
and wellness across the life span;
(F) identify socioeconomic factors that influence mental
health and care;
(G) compare social services such as drug dependency
rehabilitation centers; and
(H) differentiate maladaptive conditions such as paranoia,
schizophrenia, and aggression.
(3) The student demonstrates verbal and nonverbal communication
skills. The student is expected to:
(A) interpret verbal and nonverbal messages and adapt
communication to the needs of the individual;
(B) demonstrate listening skills and techniques to
minimize communication barriers; and
(C) implement communication skills that are responsive
rather than reactive.
(4) The student researches career options and the preparation
necessary for employment in mental health. The student is expected
to:
(A) identify career opportunities related to mental
health;
(B) research the role of the multidisciplinary team;
(C) justify the consequences of decisions;
(D) demonstrate techniques of peer mediation, problem
solving, and negotiation;
(E) interpret, transcribe, and communicate mental health
vocabulary; and
(F) investigate treatment options.
(5) The student models the ethical behavior standards
and legal responsibilities related to mental health. The student is
expected to:
(A) display ethical practices and the principles of
confidentiality;
(B) research and describe legal aspects and issues
of malpractice, negligence, and liability;
(C) examine a designated scope of practice of professionals;
(D) recognize client rights and choices and circumstances
that alter client rights;
(E) dramatize case studies related to client rights
and choices;
(F) review legislation that affects standards of client
care; and
(G) describe regulatory agencies such as the Department
of State Health Services and Department of Aging and Disability Services.
(6) The student maintains a safe environment to prevent
hazardous situations. The student is expected to:
(A) recognize abusive situations;
(B) anticipate and adapt to changing situations;
(C) demonstrate appropriate actions in emergency situations;
and
(D) practice personal and client safety.
(7) The student analyzes the technology related to
information services. The student is expected to:
(A) review the processes for collection and dissemination
of health care data;
(B) classify equipment used in the delivery of mental
health services; and
(C) employ technology consistent with the student's
level of training.
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