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Behavioral Health Training Center
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The Behavioral Health Training Center serves as the dedicated in‑person learning hub for Behavioral Health Training Services (BHTS), offering a modern, professional environment that supports the growth and development of the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) behavioral health workforce and its partners. Designed to strengthen capacity in alignment with...
Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs
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Behavioral Health Training Services (BHTS) serves as the Orange County Health Care Agency’s central hub for high‑quality clinical and medical training. Each year, BHTS supports nearly 10,000 learners—equipping HCA staff and our contracted partners with the knowledge and tools needed to provide exceptional, compassionate care to the communities we serve...
Food Safety Advisory Council
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About FSAC The Food Safety Advisory Council (FSAC) works with Environmental Health's Food and Pool Safety Program in developing policies, regulations, and interpretive guides. FSAC also assists the food industry in understanding laws, regulations, and the reasoning behind them. FSAC is a collaborative effort between business and government, comprised of representatives from...
EMS Procedures
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EMS Procedures - Sections First Responder Procedures Basic Life Support (BLS) Procedures Advanced Life Support (ALS) Procedures First Responder Procedures PR Title Updated FR-010 Tourniquets 04/01/2018 Go to Top BLS Procedures PR Title Updated B-001 Pediatric Assessment Triangle 08/19/2019 B-002 Glasgow Coma Scale (Score) 04/01/2024 B-003 Pediatric Vital Signs ***UPCOMING...
BHSA Three-Year Plan and Plan Updates
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MHSA Three Year Plans and Annual Plan Updates Current MHSA 3 Year Plan Three Year Plan FY 2023-24 Through FY 2025-26 Annual Update FY 2024-25 Annual Update FY 2025-26 WATCH - MHSA Updated Plan FY 2024-25 Overview Previous MHSA Three Year Plans and Plan Updates THREE YEAR INTEGRATED PLAN FISCAL...
Publications: Reports, Forms & Factsheets
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Subscribe to HCA Publications HCA Strategic Plan January 2021 - June 2023 Strategic Plan Finance & Administrative Services Custodian of Records Volunteer Services Behavioral Health Services Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Orange County, CA Opioid Overdose & Death in Orange County - Public Forum and Report Behavioral Health Services Directory...
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Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B is a virus (HBV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is spread when blood, semen, or another bodily fluid from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not infected through percutaneous (e.g., needlestick) exposure, direct contact with mucous membranes, sexual contact, or nonintact...
Hepatitis A
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Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause inflammation of the liver. Symptoms of hepatitis A infection may include jaundice (yellow eyes or skin), abdominal pain, dark urine, pale (light-colored) stool, extreme tiredness, loss of appetite, fever, nausea or vomiting. The illness usually occurs between 15 to 50 days after...
Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis C is a virus (HCV) that can cause inflammation of the liver. It is mainly spread from the blood from an infected person, for example, while sharing needles, or other equipment that has been exposed to blood, to inject drugs, or through needle-stick injuries. For most people (70%-85%), hepatitis...
EMS Standing Orders / Treatment Guidelines
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Click on either of the following links to jump to the desired sections: Orange County EMS Standing Orders ***NEW*** Orange County EMS Treatment Guidelines Orange County EMS Standing Orders - Sections Advanced Life Support (ALS) Standing Orders Basic Life Support (BLS) Standing Orders First Responder Standing Orders Fire Service Authorized...