Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$5,908
In-State Tuition
9 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Fergus Falls, MN
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Minnesota State Community and 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:$5,908/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$5,908/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
80%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Federal Aid
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,958
Avg Loan Amount
43%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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