Behavioral Health Consultation (BHC) Phase I Training

September 16, 2024 to September 20, 2024

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for social workers and psychologists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the key features of the BHC Model (G.A.T.H.E.R.).
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the proper administration of required Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) screening measures.
  3. Review the process for collaborating with patients on the development of SMART goals.
  4. Understand the structure of an initial BHC appointment using the PCBH 5As model.
  5. Identify evidence-based interventions for common PCBH presenting concerns.
  6. Describe an approach to ethical decision-making in primary care settings.
  7. Assess a patient with suicidal ideation to determine level of risk and appropriate setting of care.
  8. Differentiate between traditional behavioral health provider role versus that of a behavioral health consultant.
  9. Summarize key policy elements related to Primary Care Behavioral Health.
  10. Demonstrate all required Phase I BHC core competencies.
  11. Complete all 5 phases of initial PCBH appointment in under 30 minutes.
  12. Develop relevant evidence-based interventions and SMART goals for common presenting problems (depression and stress/anxiety) in primary care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 20.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 20.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 20.00 Social Workers (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA, J7, CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 20.00 Clinical continuing education credits.

  • 20.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 20.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 20.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
09/09/2024
Course expires: 
10/04/2024
Event starts: 
09/16/2024 - 10:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/20/2024 - 5:00pm EDT
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CAPT Aditya Bhagwat, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Svetlana Kahle, Psy.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

CDR Sara Elizabeth Pulliam, Psy.D., A.B.P.P. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Bradford West Applegate, Ph.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Monica L. Cline, Psy.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Joneis Thomas, Ph.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 20.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 20.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 20.00 Social Workers (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA, J7, CEPO is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 20.00 Clinical continuing education credits.

  • 20.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 20.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 20.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Accommodations: CEPO provides captions and transcripts to hearing-impaired learners upon request. For real-time closed captioning, contact CEPO at least three (3) business days before the event. If we cannot arrange for live captioning, a video recording and audio transcript will be provided after the event, typically within ten business days. For events delivered by CEPO’s partners, please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations.

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