In this seminar, participants will familiarize themselves with types of mental illness, the symptoms associated with mental illness, causes of mental illness and treatment options available. Participants will also learn how to handle crisis situations using passive approaches through de-escalation techniques and non-violent interventions. Requirements for involuntary commitments and the procedural guidelines to be followed will be reviewed. Participants will also learn about the needs and resources for special populations.
This is a required course within the 100 hour Personal Care Home Administrator training program. This course can be taken individually by licensed administrators required to attend 24 hours of yearly job training.