Northcentral Technical College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$4,889
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Wausau, WI
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Northcentral 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:$4,889/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$7,132/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
71%
Receive Any Aid
14%
Receive Federal Aid
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
$3,979
Avg Loan Amount
26%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$32,481
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
93%
Employment Rate
48
Earnings Cohort Size
$10,691
Median Debt
$113/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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