Mobile Therapist
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become mobile therapists, working with individuals and families to provide therapeutic services in various settings.
In addition:
- The program typically spans one year, with each TRIMESTER focusing on key aspects of mobile therapy practice and theory.
- Courses cover fundamental topics related to mobile therapy, including assessment, therapeutic techniques, ethical considerations, and cultural competence.
- The practicum provides students with hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world mobile therapy settings.
Upon completing this program and gaining supervised experience, students will be prepared to work as mobile therapists, providing therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups in various settings. Mobile therapists play a vital role in the mental health and behavioral health field, helping clients navigate challenges and improve their well-being.
Mobile Therapist Certificate Program
Duration: about 1 to 2 years.
MOTH 100: Introduction to Mobile Therapy
- Introduction to Mobile Therapy Profession
- History and Evolution of Mobile Therapy
- Ethical and Legal Considerations
- The Role of Mobile Therapists in Behavioral Health
HBMH 100: Human Behavior and Mental Health
- Human Behavior and Psychopathology
- Lifespan Development
- Cultural Competence and Diversity
- Trauma-Informed Care and Crisis Intervention
TATEC 100: Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques
ASSD 100: Assessment and Diagnosis
CBT 100: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
FSTH 100: Family Systems Therapy
PTCI 100: Play Therapy and Creative Interventions
SPECP 100: Specializations and Practicum
- Specialized Approaches (e.g., Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Art Therapy)
- Mobile Therapy in School Settings
- Mobile Therapy in Community and Home-Based Settings
- Mobile Therapist Certificate Practicum
Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest. Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S. Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.
- Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech
CPL 100: Career Planning
CPL 101: Communications and Career Strategies
ENGL 101: Composition
ENGL 102: composition
- Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
MATH 100:General Math
MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra
MATH 102:College Algebra
- Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)
ECON 105:Leadership
ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I
ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II
SOC 101:Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
HIST 101: History