The Human Services Professional
Issued by
Eastern Michigan University
Earners of The Human Services Professional badge will gain an understanding of interpersonal communications as applied in three high impact human services professions: Education, Healthcare and Law Enforcement. Using basic applied research techniques, these practitioners are able to explore key cultural and social differences among service providers and resource seekers and use this knowledge to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of interpersonal communications at the point of service.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Earners must complete the 33 contact hour The Human Services Professional course. Incorporating theory, personal reflection and practical application, this interactive and engaging 12-week program is designed as a set of experiences that support a shift in thinking about how we treat each other. It includes activities to help participants better understand and more effectively engage with the individuals they serve in public facing roles in health care, law enforcement and education.
Standards
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) are hours earned by attending professional development activities provided by SCECH Sponsors and approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). These hours can be used for renewal and progression of certificates and licenses issued by MDE.