Psychiatric Technician at San Joaquin Delta College | Trade School Go
    San Joaquin Delta College
    Associate Degree
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    $1,180
    In-State Tuition
    18 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Stockton, CA
    Location

    About This Program

    Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at San Joaquin Delta 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:$1,180/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$9,772/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    59%
    Receive Any Aid
    100%
    Receive Federal Aid
    25%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $6,578
    Avg Loan Amount
    100%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $60,094
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    92%
    Employment Rate
    82
    Earnings Cohort Size

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)

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