Mental Health Technician Program Features
The Mental Health Technician program integrates core mental health courses with general education. Students engage in hands-on learning, developing technical proficiency in nursing skills, emergency procedures, and advanced techniques. The curriculum emphasizes mental health competence, covering the causes and treatment of mental illness, resilience, and effective communication. The program also focuses on pharmacology and drug administration skills and insights into behavioral science factors impacting mental health. Graduates emerge with a well-rounded skill set to provide compassionate care in mental and physical health settings and are prepared to take the Licensed Mental Health Technician exam.
Degree and Certificate Options
Associate of Applied Science, Mental Health Technician | 60 Credit Hours |
Technical Certificate, Mental Health Technician | 39 Credit Hours |
Accreditation
WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 • Chicago, IL 60604
https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440
Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.