Montgomery County Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$11,970
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Blue Bell, PA
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Montgomery County 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:$11,970/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$17,250/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
63%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Federal Aid
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,878
Avg Loan Amount
29%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$35,149
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
90%
Employment Rate
29
Earnings Cohort Size
$13,250
Median Debt
$140/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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