Supporting Client Rights for Paraprofessionals in Behavioral Health

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PECP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
List the legal rights that individuals are entitled to when receiving behavioral health services.
Explain three ways you can support the rights of persons receiving behavioral health services.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: An Overview of Client Rights

Human Rights Vs. Legal Rights

Types of Legal Rights

Privileges Vs. Rights

Inalienable Rights

Self-Determination

Review

Summary

Section 3: Constitutional and Civil Rights

What Are Civil Rights?

Meet Marcus

Quick Check

Nadine’s Rights

Review

Summary

Section 4: Access, Consent, and Confidentiality Rights

Right to Information

Right to Participate

Right to a Treatment or Service Plan

Appropriate Services

Quick Check

Informed Consent

Right to Refuse

Confidentiality and Privacy of Protected Health Information

Access to Records

Know Your Organization’s Polices

Review

Summary

Section 5: Environmental and Movement Rights

Dignity and Respect

Quick Check

Safe, Sanitary, and Humane Environment

Freedom from Abuse and Neglect

Freedom of Movement

What Are Restraint and Seclusion?

Use of Restraint and Seclusion

Review

Summary

Section 6: Rights Protection

Grievances and Appeals

Rights Complaints and Protection Systems

Duty to Report

Review

Summary

Section 7: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Jonathan Bennett

Jonathan Bennett is a Client/Patient Rights Advocate and Educator. He has worked in the field of client/patient rights for more than 16 years. He is currently in private practice. He was previously director of the rights protection system for a six county community mental health center in Michigan, where he was twice recognized by the state for innovation and advocacy in rights protection. In his career, he has directly investigated or supervised the investigation of thousands of alleged rights violations and provided consultation services to scores of provider agencies and staff, clients/patients, family members, legal representatives, and the general community. He has developed and presented numerous trainings in client rights in classroom settings, self-guided online formats, and at conferences.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.