TECHNICAL
LEVEL: Non-Degree Granting, Certificates
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- The Specifications
for technical level training are designed for a
course of study that provides skills, knowledge
and field experience necessary for the beginning
level human service worker.
- Since many
technical level training programs are designed for
specific jobs or state registration requirements,
the Specifications are written to enable programs
to meet these requirements while also meeting the
needs of students who want to continue their education.
The technical level specifications permit training
that emphasizes either a moderately broad range
of generic competencies or a concentration in a
specialized area.
- Planning and
evaluation skill development shall concentrate on
competencies needed in relation to specific client
goals.
- Information
gathering skill development shall emphasize observation
and interviewing techniques.
- Intervention
skills shall be developed to a level appropriate
for use under direct supervision and include either
a concentration in specialized competencies or a
broader range of generic competencies, depending
on the program objectives.
- Fieldwork:
180 hours
- PROGRAMS SEEKING
ACCREDITATION SHOULD REFER TO THE STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
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- The Specifications
for the associate degree level include those for
the Technical Level but are expanded to include
a focus upon the historical and social contexts
of human services; models of human development and
group dynamics; models for individual and small
group change; and the characteristics of client
populations with special human service needs.
- Planning and
evaluation skills shall focus on the attainment
of basic case managing skills, the analysis of the
needs of clients, and design and implementation
of a simple plan of action.
- Information
management skills center on obtaining and using
client data, record keeping and report writing,
interpersonal communication, and active listening.
- Intervention
skills and strategies are centered on provision
of direct services to individuals and groups and
the major related roles such as advocate, broker,
evaluator, teacher, and caregiver.
- Fieldwork:
250 hours
- PROGRAMS SEEKING
ACCREDITATION SHOULD REFER TO THE STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
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- The Specifications
for the Advanced (Bachelor or Master) Degree Level
include those from the Technical and Associate Degree
Levels, and increases the student's knowledge of
how cultural variations and regional differences
define standards and needs.
- The curriculum
includes the study of more complex human systems,
as well as advocacy, and change within those systems.
- Program planning,
design, and evaluation knowledge and skills are
included in the curriculum.
- Information
management includes the knowledge and skills to
conduct needs assessment studies and community education
programs.
- Intervention
skills shall include increased attention to broadening
the scope, variety, and mastery of helping and change
modalities and are expanded to include interventions
focused on problems inherent to the service delivery
or other larger systems.
- Administration
and supervision skills appropriate for directing
small programs or units of larger programs are included
in the curriculum.
- Fieldwork:
350 hours
- PROGRAMS SEEKING
ACCREDITATION SHOULD REFER TO THE STANDARDS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
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