HUS 204 - Crisis Intervention

Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An in-depth course that focuses on the process of dealing with people in a crisis situation within the Human Services Profession. Specific skills and strategies for handling a myriad of different crisis situations will be explored; such as engaging, initiating contact, problem exploration, defining the crisis, providing support, ensuring client safety, examining alternatives, planning to re-establish control, and follow-up. Other topics include Legal and Medical advocacy for providing emotional support and information during the medical and legal procedures.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall, Spring