Psychiatric Technician at Gateway Technical College | Trade School Go
    Gateway Technical College
    Associate Degree
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    $4,956
    In-State Tuition
    18 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Kenosha, WI
    Location

    About This Program

    Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Gateway 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:$4,956/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$7,199/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    58%
    Receive Any Aid
    10%
    Receive Federal Aid
    17%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $3,309
    Avg Loan Amount
    26%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $28,094
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    87%
    Employment Rate
    39
    Earnings Cohort Size
    $20,000
    Median Debt
    $212/mo
    Estimated Monthly Payment

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)

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