Connecticut State Community College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$5,338
In-State Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
New Britain, CT
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Connecticut State Community 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:$5,338/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$15,596/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
94%
Receive Any Aid
8%
Receive Federal Aid
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
$6,109
Avg Loan Amount
5%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$41,753
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
87%
Employment Rate
1
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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