Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician

  • 12 Months
  • 380 Course Hours
  • $4,099

Overview

Behavioral health and psychiatric technician training teaches the skills you need to provide direct services and support to patients who display patterns of disruptive behavior that requires management and intervention.

The most successful behavioral health and psychiatric technicians have a genuine desire to help others—they’re ethical, kind, and possess incredible empathy. That’s because they spend a significant bulk of their time addressing the personal needs of their patients, assisting with daily grooming and therapeutic activities.  

If you’re patient, motivated, and love the idea of working with psychiatrists and other medical professionals to implement treatment plans for patients with behavior disorders, this career path has phenomenal potential.

Overview

Behavioral health and psychiatric technician training teaches the skills you need to provide direct services and support to patients who display patterns of disruptive behavior that requires management and intervention.

The most successful behavioral health and psychiatric technicians have a genuine desire to help others—they’re ethical, kind, and possess incredible empathy. That’s because they spend a significant bulk of their time addressing the personal needs of their patients, assisting with daily grooming and therapeutic activities.  

If you’re patient, motivated, and love the idea of working with psychiatrists and other medical professionals to implement treatment plans for patients with behavior disorders, this career path has phenomenal potential.

Registration Information

In partnership with CareerStep, MSU Center for Continuing Education offers a wide range of advanced career training programs where students can interact and learn with their peers while connecting with expert instructors who will answer their questions and provide valuable, timely feedback. Students who complete advanced training programs will receive a certificate of completion from MSU Center for Continuing Education.  Click the button below to be redirected to our CareerStep partner webpage, and complete your registration today!