See list of Department Chairs on the Personnel page.
Program Description
The Medical Health Support Specialist certificate is an option for those who are interested in human behavior, especially in clinical or health-related settings. During the program, students will study behavioral health concepts related to addiction and substance abuse, counseling, and group dynamics. The courses for this certificate may be applied towards the Behavioral Health Addiction Recovery AAS degree. If you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree after earning your AAS, you can take advantage of a smooth transfer to UCCS for a BA in Human Services or CSU Pueblo for a BAS in Health Science and Administration.
Career Information
A Medical Health Support Specialist is a professional who works with people who have disabilities or problems with behavior and learning impairment in a variety of settings ranging from residential to outpatient, including but not limited to department of corrections, youth residential facilities, hospitals and outpatient facilities.
Career opportunities include:
- Case manager
- Peer support worker
- Community health worker
- Family support worker
- Respite care worker
