North Idaho College
Certificate
Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
$4,960
In-State Tuition
6 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at North Idaho 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:$4,960/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$8,736/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
84%
Receive Any Aid
16%
Receive Federal Aid
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
$4,542
Avg Loan Amount
21%
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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