19 Tex. Admin. Code § 130.276 - Counseling and Mental Health (One Credit), Adopted 2015
(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 health science. 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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