Ivy Tech Community College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$5,154
In-State Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Indianapolis, IN
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Ivy Tech 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:$5,154/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$9,935/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
83%
Receive Any Aid
7%
Receive Federal Aid
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,142
Avg Loan Amount
11%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$23,912
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
81%
Employment Rate
349
Earnings Cohort Size
$14,727
Median Debt
$156/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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