Rochester Community and Technical College Mental Health Technician

  • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Includes instruction in mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations. Find colleges offering mental health technician degree.
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    • Job Description
      Care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals, following physician instructions and hospital procedures. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral medications and hypodermic injections. Read more about psychiatric technicians in our career profile section.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 57,100
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 59,500
      • Percent Job Growth: 2.40%
    • Job Description
      Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. Read more about psychiatric aides in our career profile section.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 62,500
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 66,100
      • Percent Job Growth: 3.60%
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Mental Health Technician
     TotalCertificateAssociate
    Overall
    All Students1138
     
    By Gender
    Male2-2
    Female936
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien---
    American Indian---
    Black211
    Asian---
    Hispanic2-2
    White725
    Unknown---
     
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