Mental Health Officer (TCOLE 4201)

$225.00

Course Overview:

The Mental Health Officer Certification course is a 3- Day, 24-hour training designed to equip law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to incidents involving individuals experiencing mental health crises. This program emphasizes understanding mental health disorders, legal considerations, de-escalation techniques, and collaboration with mental health professionals. Participants will engage in interactive scenarios and discussions to build a solid foundation for handling mental health-related situations with empathy and professionalism.

Key Topics Covered:

Who Should Attend

  • Currently appointed peace officers, jailers, or justices of the peace

  • Minimum of two years’ licensed experience

  • Requirements must include:

  • Current appointment and no TCOLE licensing suspensions or revocations

  • Completion of emergency first aid/CPR course (e.g., Red Cross)

  • Prior completion of De‑Escalation (#1849) and Crisis Intervention (#1850) training

Course Objectives

  • Prepare participants to act as mental health officers (MHO)

  • Teach identification and appropriate response regarding Fourth Amendment implications during crises.

  • Improve knowledge of local mental health resources and coordination with community partners

  • Build advanced crisis intervention and documentation skills

Delivery Method

Full 24‑hour classroom training

  • Mix of expert-led lectures, group discussions, scenario-based role-play, and knowledge checks

  • Fulfills requirements for TCOLE’s Mental Health Officer Proficiency Certificate

  • Participants must pass written and skills-based proficiency examinations with minimum scores (e.g., 80%)

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Course Overview:

The Mental Health Officer Certification course is a 3- Day, 24-hour training designed to equip law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to incidents involving individuals experiencing mental health crises. This program emphasizes understanding mental health disorders, legal considerations, de-escalation techniques, and collaboration with mental health professionals. Participants will engage in interactive scenarios and discussions to build a solid foundation for handling mental health-related situations with empathy and professionalism.

Key Topics Covered:

Who Should Attend

  • Currently appointed peace officers, jailers, or justices of the peace

  • Minimum of two years’ licensed experience

  • Requirements must include:

  • Current appointment and no TCOLE licensing suspensions or revocations

  • Completion of emergency first aid/CPR course (e.g., Red Cross)

  • Prior completion of De‑Escalation (#1849) and Crisis Intervention (#1850) training

Course Objectives

  • Prepare participants to act as mental health officers (MHO)

  • Teach identification and appropriate response regarding Fourth Amendment implications during crises.

  • Improve knowledge of local mental health resources and coordination with community partners

  • Build advanced crisis intervention and documentation skills

Delivery Method

Full 24‑hour classroom training

  • Mix of expert-led lectures, group discussions, scenario-based role-play, and knowledge checks

  • Fulfills requirements for TCOLE’s Mental Health Officer Proficiency Certificate

  • Participants must pass written and skills-based proficiency examinations with minimum scores (e.g., 80%)

Course Format:

Duration: 5 Days (40 Hours)

Methodology: Combines lectures, group discussions, case studies, and scenario-based exercises to reinforce learning objectives.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Prepare participants to act as mental health officers (MHO)

  • Teach identification and appropriate response regarding Fourth Amendment implications during crises

  • Improve knowledge of local mental health resources and coordination with community partners

  • Build advanced crisis intervention and documentation skills