Human Services (HUSV)

HUSV 101 Direct Service Professionalism (Cr3)(3:0)
Overview of the role of the direct service provider and the collaboration of paraprofessionals working with one another to insure the delivery of optimal support to individuals with disabilities. Prereq. - Completion of competency exam for Direct Service Provider I and II.

HUSV 105 Facilitating Positive Behavior (Cr3)(3:0)
Overview of positive supports for consumers with challenging behaviors and reviews human development, learning styles, and teaching techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding the function of behavior and supporting individuals with challenging behaviors using positive approaches. Students will explore how their individual values and personal experiences influence the easy in which they respond to and assess behavior. Students will learn methods for completing functional assessments, observing and documenting behavior, implementing and reporting progress on learning/behavior plans. Prereq. - Completion of competency exam for Direct Service Provider I and II; HUSV 101.

HUSV 110 Physical and Developmental Supports (Cr3)(3:0)
Overview of the role of the direct service provider as a paraprofessional and improve the psychomotor skills necessary to provide optimal support to individuals with disabilities. Prereq. - Completion of competency exam for Direct Service Provider I and II; HUSV 101 and 105.