SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention

3.0 Credits
Introduces theory and practice of crisis intervention. Includes history, stages and goals of crisis intervention, types of crises, suicide assessment and intervention, compassion fatigue, de-escalation strategies, and other methods of resolving crisis.
Prerequisite Completion of SHS 114 or FSS 124 is required to take this course.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify stressors, challenges, and other factors that are likely to precipitate a crisis state.
Explain the stages, process, and goals of crisis intervention.
Demonstrate de-escalataion skills that would be needed in a crisis situation.
Identify key factors associated with suicide and demonstrate knowledge of suicide intervention techniques and resources.
Describe the effects of crisis intervention on the human service worker.

Course Typically Offered
Summer, Fall, Winter