The purpose of this course is to educate law enforcement officers about issues pertaining to serving as a mental health officer. The course covers the legal aspects of mental health commitments, liability issues, mental disorders, and mental disabilities. Other areas covered include:
- Indicators of mental illness;
- Understanding mental illness;
- documenting the interpersonal relations necessary to effectively work with the mentally ill, their families, and the mental health system; and
- Intervention strategies for addressing both low- and high-risk situations.
- Emergency Detention Orders
This course will serve as part of the standards necessary for certification as a mental health officer by TCOLE.
PLEASE NOTE:Participants must pass a proficiency exam at the end of the course with a score of 80 or higher.
REQUIRED MATERIAL: Students are required to bring apen, paper, and a laptop or tablet.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MHO CERTIFICATION COURSE:The student must have taken:· De-Escalation (TCOLE Course #1849)· Crisis Intervention Training (TCOLE Course #1850) OR Mental Health for Jailers (TCOLE Course #4900) · Equivalents for De-Escalation and Crisis Intervention Training include Basic Peace Officer Course (TCOLE Course #1000667, #1000696, #1000720)
