Allegany College of Maryland
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$9,498
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Cumberland, MD
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Allegany College of Maryland
Types of Psychiatric Technicians
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Mental Health Assistant (MHA)
Mental Health Worker (MHW)
Psychiatric Technician
Resident Care Technician
Mental Health Specialist
What You'll Learn:
- Mental health theory
- Applied psychopathology
- Patient communication and management
- Crisis intervention
- Psychotropic medication
- Mental health treatment procedures
- Substance abuse
- Record-keeping
- Clinical administrative skills
- Applicable standards and regulations
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$9,498/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,618/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
95%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Federal Aid
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
$6,149
Avg Loan Amount
38%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$39,248
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
94%
Employment Rate
15
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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