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Mental Health Technician
Credential
Overview
- 52-week (366-hour) courses, self-paced, fully online.
- Prepares students to take the Mental Health Technician (MHT) Certification Exam through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Certification.
- Learn how to help people struggling with a wide variety of illnesses, and considering the sensitive nature of their work.
- Become well-versed in developmental psychology.
- Provides a comprehensive overview of how mental health technicians treat patients coping with a variety of mental health issues like drug and alcohol addiction, physical abuse, depression, anxiety, and more.
Types of Jobs: Mental Health Technician.
Prerequisite: Be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, must have never been convicted of any non-alcohol, drug related misdemeanor or felony.
Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 52-week (366-hours) of self-pace, fully online.
Leading Industry Employers: CHI.
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