Mental Health Technician Program Features
The Mental Health Technician program integratescore mental health courses with general education. Students engage inhands-on learning, developing technical proficiency in nursing skills,emergency procedures, and advanced techniques. The curriculumemphasizes mental health competence, covering the causes and treatmentof mental illness, resilience, and effective communication. The programalso focuses on pharmacology and drug administration skills and insightsinto behavioral science factors impacting mental health. Graduates emergewith a well-rounded skill set to provide compassionate care in mental andphysical health settings and are prepared to take the Licensed MentalHealth 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.