Human Services (HMS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
- HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services
- Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 160 - Survey of Mental Health Services in Virginia
- Presents an overview of public mental health services in Virginia, current funding and legislativeissues in Virginia mental health, the consumer movement and models of consumer- operated services, and current principles and models of psychiatric rehabilitation.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 161 - Professional Skill Development for Human Services
- Teach professional skills necessary to make the transition from the role of MH consumer/client to that of services provider. Will cover confidentiality, professionalism, boundaries and roles, cultural diveristy and personal values.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 162 - Communication Skills for Human Services Professionals
- Covers basic written and verbal communication skills, including, listening skills, interviewing techniques, and completing written documentation to professional standards.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- HMS 227 - The Helper As a Change Agent
- Teaches the following skills for implementing alternative models of change and influence: action research, problem- solving, consultation, workshop development, and outreach and advocacy for diverse client populations.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 231 - Gerontology I
- Examines characteristics of the aging process and problems for the elderly. Considers both theoretical and applied perspectives on the following issues: biological, psychological, sociological, economic and political. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 232 - Gerontology II
- Examines characteristics of the aging process and problems for the elderly. Considers both theoretical and applied perspectives on the following issues: biological, psychological, sociological, economic and political. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 250 - Principles of Case Management
- Provides an overview of current case management theory and practice in the field of mental health.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 280 - Understanding Serious Mental Illness
- Provides an overview of current information about serious and persistent mental illnesses and their treatment. Includes a particular focus on relapse prevention and recovery.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- HMS 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- HMS 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-6 credits