PMH1829X - Mental Health Technician Certification Program
Course Description
As the demand for Mental Health Technicians rises, understanding the pivotal role they play in supporting mental wellness becomes increasingly important. This course will cover the essential aspects of this rewarding career, from job duties to professional conduct, and provide you with the knowledge needed to excel on the certification exam administered by an American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Approved Test Site.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course.
- Learn entry-level job skills for a Mental Health Technician career.
- No prior experience required.
- Meets the AMCA Mental Health Technician Certification exam blueprint.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Process & Procedure
- Unit 2: Psychological Development
- Unit 3: Disease and Symptoms
- Unit 4: Pharmacology
- Unit 5: Medical Office/Patient Charting Skills
- Unit 6: Practice Settings
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe relevant laws, policies, and ethical considerations in mental health care.
- Explain how mental health technicians contribute to multidisciplinary teams and patient care.
- Describe relevant laws, policies, and ethical considerations in mental health care.
- Apply professional standards, including confidentiality and ethical conduct, in a healthcare environment.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with diverse populations and utilize cultural competence in patient care.
- Apply cultural sensitivity and critical thinking in treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
- Explain key psychological theories and their application in mental health treatment.
- Identify common mental health disorders and appropriate therapeutic approaches for their management.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and document findings accurately.
- Demonstrate skills in fostering therapeutic relationships and engaging patients in treatment.
- Describe common psychotropic medications and the principles of pharmacology in mental health settings.
- Monitor patient responses to medications and apply patient care guidelines for pharmacological management.
- Identify the types of mental health facilities and their roles in patient care.
- Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) for accurate patient charting and documentation.
- Demonstrate proper patient examination and intervention techniques in mental health settings.
Requirements to Enroll
No application is needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admission requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer and internet knowledge.
Estimated Time to Completion
This course is designed to take 100 hours to complete.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 90 days from the date of enrollment.
Certificate of Completion
After completion of all course units and earning a 100% class progress, learners will be awarded an official National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
Refund Policy
We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.
To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.
How to Access My Course
Allow up to 24 hours after enrollment for the course to appear in Brightspace. (An error will appear if accessed before 24 hours)
Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click “Login”, then “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- In your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.