Lesson 7: MHRT-C Course Review and PSR


Attention


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:

  • Describe the course requirements for the Associates in Applied Science in Mental Health
  • Relate each course description to fundamental components of the PSR philosophy
  • Identify short- and long-term career goals and plans

Teaching

For this lesson we will be examining the actual curriculum of the Mental Health program at KVCC. These files below are also available in the Mental Health program Advising "course".

Click here to reivew the MHRT I and MHRT/C curriculum and competency expectations

Click here to review the course curriculum for the Mental Health program

Click here to review the transfer options to UMA and UM from the Mental Health program


Assessment

Class Discussion

Discuss your career goals and ambitions in the field of mental health. What will you need to do to fulfill these goals?

Lesson 7 Assignment

For this assignment I want you to comment on your perspective on how each course in the required 10-course seqeunce for the MHRT-C certification relates to your understanding of the PSR Philosophy.

In addition, I would like you to write a brief essay on your overall career goals and how you intend to meet the educational requirements for your ultimate career goal.

Here is the grading rubric for the assignment:

Title Page  
5 pts
Descriptions

Review the descriptions and competencies of each of the required MHT courses in the curriculum.

Fore EACH class, write a short paragraph describing the key skills you feel are most important to learn for you to perform in your future career.

20 pts
PSR Write a brief essay pointing out the relationship between the curriculum competencies and PSR Philosophy
25 pts
Career Plan Describe your short-term and long-term career plans in mental health. Include detail as to how you will pursue these goals with work and education resources.
30 pts
Clarity and Mechanics  

20 pts