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Mental Health Care Fundamentals

This specialization is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in a career in mental health care. Through three courses, students will learn the history and development of mental health disorders and how mental health evolves over the course of an individual’s life. Additionally, this specialization provides training on the importance of professionalism in a healthcare environment, skills necessary for any individual with a future interacting with patients and other healthcare professionals. IMPORTANT: This specialization is not designed to prepare students for national certification. Enrollees will gain the foundational/fundamental knowledge on subject matter relevant to the profession. However, to gain industry certification, a more comprehensive program must be completed through enrollment via approved/eligible schools such as MedCerts.

Status: Mental and Behavioral Health
Status: Gerontology
BeginnerSpecialization

Top reviews across Mental Health Care Fundamentals

Reviewed May 19, 2024
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

This course was exactly what I needed to prepare me for my first medical job as an ophthalmic technician. I would highly recommend it!

Reviewed Sep 30, 2025
Course: Mental Health Overview, Theories, and Disorders

Explanatory and easy to understand, detailed teaching.

Reviewed Jan 3, 2025
Course: Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

It was really thoughtful. Talking about concepts then using a animated illustration to lock in understanding, absolutely brilliant. Thank you

Reviewed Feb 1, 2024
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

Very educational and helps to improve not only your time management skills and assessments if you are looking to change/advance your career.

Reviewed Sep 30, 2025
Course: Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

I have a lot of knowledge on this subject yet I still learned a few things that I did not know! Great course!

Reviewed May 30, 2024
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

I really enjoyed all 3 lessons. these lessons has helped me to become more confidence in the workplace and gave me knowledge on how to interact and build relationships with others

Reviewed Oct 29, 2025
Course: Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

I like the way it is detailed, and touched a wide range of topics helpful to me as an individual and my career

Reviewed Oct 20, 2023
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

its very much useful for those who want to be a healthcare professionals. I thoroughly enjoyed the course..! I learned many things through this course. Happy Learning ;)

Reviewed Oct 31, 2023
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

The course is highly detailed and provides an in-depth knowledge about the topics. Highly recommended for learning when stepping out to work in a professional environment.

Reviewed Mar 13, 2024
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

Awesome course. Very informative. I am confident I will have the skills needed to find a job in medical billing and coding after completion.

Reviewed Jul 21, 2025
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

The quizzes need to be reviewed and proofread better. In drug dose calculations, the questions often have gm and mcg as units but the answers only work in mg.

Reviewed Oct 3, 2025
Course: Professionalism in Allied Health

A practical, well-structured course that clearly explains medical office procedures and administration. It boosted my confidence in handling patient records, scheduling, and office workflows.