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MHO 24 hour
July 10, 2023 - July 12, 2023
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Peace Officers
Capital Area Council of Governments - Mesquite Conference Room
Venue Phone: 512-916-6000
Venue Website: https://www.capcog.org/
Venue Address:
Description:
Enter the Mesquite Room by entering building 310 through the CAPCOG training entrance. This entrance is located under the metal awning near the main parking lot.
Event Phone: 5129166160
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. In addition, it deals with a variety of developmental disabilities including epilepsy, cerebral palsy and hearing impairments. 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 dealing with both low and high-risk situations.
This course will serve as part of the standards necessary for certification as a mental health officer by TCOLE.
TCOLE Training Hours: 24
Special Instructions
Attendees must bring their PID # to receive TCOLE credit for courses affiliated with CAPCOG. To promote a professional environment, CAPCOG requires proper business casual attire. T-shirts, shorts, capri pants, and flip-flops are prohibited. No meals provided with training.
For Questions
Please contact Terri Kroeger, CAPCOG regional law enforcement academy office coordinator.
