BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$5,800
In-State Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
South Charleston, WV
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
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:$5,800/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$12,428/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
92%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Federal Aid
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,948
Avg Loan Amount
16%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$19,227
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
74%
Employment Rate
23
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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