Western Technical College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$4,820
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
La Crosse, WI
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Western 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:$4,820/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$7,078/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
74%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Federal Aid
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,497
Avg Loan Amount
46%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$25,442
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
35
Earnings Cohort Size
$17,454
Median Debt
$185/mo
Estimated Monthly Payment
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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