HMSV 2090 - Treatment Modalities/Crisis Intervention

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of the typical maturational and situational crises confronting the human service worker. Special emphasis on characteristics and dynamics of a crisis, the assessment process, intervention strategies, the referral process, and available community resources and services for the client in crisis. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take HMSV 2030 , HMSV 2050 , HMSV 2070 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Crisis Intervention Plan – Communication – Written VALUE Rubric - week 13; Exams – weeks 1, 11 and 16; Chapter Assignments – weeks 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate use of theories and models of crisis and crisis intervention.	Crisis Intervention Plan – week 13; Exams – weeks 11 and 16; In-Class Activity – weeks 8, 9, 10, and 11
2. Assess a client’s reactions to crisis in three domains: affective, cognitive, and behavioral.	Crisis Intervention Plan – week 13; Exams – weeks 11 and 16; In-Class Activity – weeks 8, 9, 10, and 11
3. Identify and utilize verbal and nonverbal techniques to aid in the prevention of acting out behaviors and de-escalating potential crisis.	Crisis Intervention Plan – week 13; Exam – week 10
4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in assessing lethality.	Crisis Intervention Plan – week 13; Exam – week 16
5. Explore a variety of crisis situations such as: a. Bereavement and grief b. Partner violence c. Chemical dependency d. Sexual assault e. Institutional violence and older adults	Crisis Intervention Plan – week 13; Exam – week 16
6. Develop and demonstrate intervention strategies and techniques.	Crisis Intervention Plan – week 13; Exams – weeks 11 and 16; In-Class Activity – weeks 8, 9, 10, and 11
7. Examine the dynamics, stages, and prevention of burnout.	Exam – week 16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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