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Mental Health Technician

Certified Mental Health Technician

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Certification.

Description:
  • 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

Cost: $3,400

Location of Credential Training: Online

Leading Industry Employers: CHI

Dates: January, February, March, April, June 2025 (online, self-paced)