O.E.C., Rural Human Services Behavioral Health Aide
Occupational Endorsement
The rural human services program is designed to develop strong and healthy rural Alaska Native individuals, families and communities. The program provides entry-level training and education for students preparing for careers as natural helpers/healers in village-based public, private and volunteer human service organizations.
The endorsement meets the training requirements for Behavioral Health Aide I credentials as developed by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. The occupational endorsement program directly parallels the entry-level competencies training required under these systems.
Admission is open to anyone employed by a regional Native health corporation or local entity providing village-based human services, or to individuals recognized by their communities as natural helpers/healers. A high school diploma or GED and/or previous training or work experience in the delivery of village-based human services are recommended but not required.
This program is delivered collaboratively within the UA system. Applicants must be 18 years old to be admitted.
Minimum Requirements for Rural Human Services Behavioral Health Aide Occupational Endorsement: 16 credits
College of Rural and Community Development
Rural Human Services
907-474-7143
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old by the first day of the semester in which you are admitted.
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
Minimum Requirements for Rural Human Services Behavioral Health Aide Occupational Endorsement: 16 credits
Code | Title | Credits |
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General University Requirements | ||
Complete the general university requirements. | ||
Occupational Endorsement Requirements | ||
Complete the occupational endorsement requirements. | ||
Rural Human Services Behavioral Health Aide Program Requirements | ||
RHS F110 | Cross-cultural Bridging Skills | 1 |
RHS F115 | Issues of Personal Development | 2 |
RHS F120 | Family Systems I | 2 |
RHS F130 | Processes of Community Change | 2 |
RHS F140 | Alaska Native Values and Principles | 1 |
RHS F150 | Introduction to Rural Counseling | 2 |
RHS F260 | Addictions: Intervention and Treatment | 2 |
RHS F275 | Introduction to Recovery and Mental Illness | 2 |
RHS F285 | Case Management | 2 |
Note: See your advisor if you are not sure which catalog year to use.