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Mental Health Technician

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for safe, therapeutic care to patients with mental and behavioral health needs in an effective and ethical manner.
  • Area of Study: Fast Track Training, Health Sciences
  • Campus: At Caldwell Campus
  • Program Type: Certification/Skills Training

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Learning Outcomes

Topics will include:

  • History of mental health care
  • Identifying normal growth and development
  • Importance of trust and communication in health care
  • Proper safety in the workplace
  • Chemical dependency and its effects
  • Common psychiatric disorders
  • Proper documentation for patients
  • Understanding and respecting patient rights

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Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) Level 1 certification exam and qualify for entry-level positions within the special mental/behavioral health care programs. The course covers topics such as patient rights and documentation, trust and communication in health care, safety in the workplace, common psychiatric disorders, and chemical dependency and its effects.

Cost

ItemCost
MHA-7100 Mental Health Technician Course$182.00
Required Textbook$73.75
CCC&TI Technology Fee$5.00
Total$260.75

*Costs are subject to change. Scholarships are available.

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*Waitlists are available for this course, please call 828-726-2242 if you don’t see a course with seats available*

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Tuesday Sigmon
Director
Counseling and Accessibility Services
Student Services
Office: Caldwell–F–150 Work Phone: 828.726.2716
Amy Swink
Director
Healthcare Technologies
Health Sciences
Office: Caldwell–H–125 Work Phone: 828-726-2341