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Stacy Ogbeide1, Sujina Parajuli2, Meredith Williamson3
1Family & Community Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, USA. stacy.ogbeide@gmail.com.
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
|July 12, 2026
Summary
This continuing education course effectively trained behavioral health professionals in the primary care behavioral health (PCBH) model. Participants showed significant skill improvements, supporting the PCBH model for integrated care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Model
Background:
- Behavioral health integration into primary care is crucial for comprehensive patient management.
- The Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model offers a framework for delivering behavioral health services within primary care settings.
- Training licensed professionals in the PCBH model is essential for effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a continuing education course on training behavioral health professionals in the PCBH model.
- To assess the effectiveness of the course in enhancing skills for behavioral health consultants (BHCs) in primary care.
- To determine the viability of virtual and in-person adult learning frameworks for BHC training.
Main Methods:
- A 10-month continuing education course was delivered to three cohorts of licensed behavioral health professionals over three years.
- The course focused on competency development within the PCBH model, incorporating in-person and virtual delivery methods.
- Learner competency was assessed using pre- and post-course surveys, with additional post-course evaluations for satisfaction and skill impact.
Main Results:
- The program demonstrated significant improvements in participant knowledge and skills across all modules and cohorts.
- Learning gains were consistent, with minor localized differences that did not affect the overall positive trend.
- Post-course surveys indicated high participant satisfaction and a notable impact on PCBH skill development.
Conclusions:
- The continuing education course is effective in enhancing the knowledge and skills of behavioral health professionals in the PCBH model.
- The findings support the PCBH model as a valuable approach for behavioral health integration in primary care.
- Institutions can adopt these adult learning-based virtual and in-person courses to improve BHC clinical practice.
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