Explore Programs

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.

Apply Now

About the Mental Health Technician Program

This program provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of mental health best practices to help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other disorders. Ethical principles and techniques associated with mental health disorders as well as strategies to help patients who have experienced abuse or domestic violence are covered.

Who is the Mental Health Technician Program for?

Individuals who aspire to work as mental health technicians in behavioral health practices, hospitals, private clinics, and residential care facilities.

Certification Pathway & Registration

Five-week course, self-paced, fully online.

Certified Mental Health Technician (AMCA) or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) - the Mental Health Technician Program prepares participants to take their certification exams through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).

Cost

$3,400 includes the cost of online learning materials and certification exams.

Eligibility

Eligible participants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements & Accommodations

To be successful in the Mental Health Technician program, participants must be able to meet the following sensory and physical standards:

General Standard	Specific Example
Ability to use senses	Visual acuity to identify, read, and understand directions in English on equipment and other documents required in care such as laboratory procedures and administering medications, sharps, or equipment Ability to distinguish distance, colors, objects, and persons Ability to hear sounds and warning signals in training facility, which could lead to an emergency situation requiring some type of proactive or reactive response Ability to detect and tolerate smells that may unpleasant or indicate a possible danger
Physical ability	Ability to sit, stand, and walk continually Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds Close vision required to see computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and fax machine Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions

Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the MCC Disability Support Services office.