MedTrainer's Healthcare Course Library

This course provides the learner with an overview of mobile crisis intervention, the mobile crisis team, and a model for crisis intervention compliant with CARF and The Joint Commission standards. We also define a crisis, explain causes, and discuss the objectives of mobile crisis intervention as well as best practices in providing effective crisis assessment, response strategies, and crisis support for people with mental health needs and intellectual or developmental disabilities (MH/IDD).

This course provides an overview of physical holds used for child and youth patients in behavioral settings, including when holds may be necessary and standard techniques used by care providers.

This course provides a more in-depth look at physical holds used for child and youth patients in behavioral health settings, as well as some alternative behavioral interventions.

Assertive community treatment (ACT) has been shown to be an effective treatment strategy for patients with a history of severe mental illnesses. By using a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment approach, these patients can begin their paths to recovery and experience continued success in the future. This course describes how organizations can implement an effective ACT program and how to assess its effectiveness over time. It also briefly discusses how the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) plays a role in ACT.

Age-specific competencies support an individualized approach to healthcare by communicating effectively to meet a patient’s specific needs. Patients in each life stage have varying needs and respond to care and treatment differently. This course explains the potential life stages of a patient and how these differ from one another with regard to healthcare decisions. It will also discuss examples of competencies in behavioral health that are useful at specific life stages.

Individuals have different needs and preferences when it comes to healthcare. Providers must be able to communicate effectively with patients and provide them with appropriate care and services based on their unique needs. Understanding age-specific competencies, such as a patient’s specific age, condition, life stage, and abilities, plays an important role in meeting this

Transportation is a critical healthcare component for helping patients access the care and treatment they need. Special considerations should be taken for transporting individuals with behavioral and mental health conditions to ensure safety and comfort for drivers and passengers. This course outlines specific standards for organizations that transport individuals with behavioral or mental health issues, and details the role an emergency management plan plays in meeting patient needs.

Reliable transportation is essential to ensuring that patients receive the medical care they need. This is particularly important for patients with behavioral and mental health conditions who may face barriers to transportation, resulting in reduced access to healthcare and services. This course discusses the importance of transportation and how to identify these barriers. It will also discuss Medicaid’s ET3 Model and the role of law enforcement and first responders in meeting the transportation needs of behavioral and mental health patients.

Psychotherapy has been shown to be effective for individuals with behavioral health conditions when used alone or in combination with other treatments. It can be used for a wide variety of conditions and is most effective when an individualized approach is applied to meet the needs of the individual. This course will discuss various types of psychotherapy and the conditions they address, as well as several complementary therapies.