The Behavioral Health Technician Certification
Behavioral health technician Certification program 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 Behavioral Health Technician Certification
Behavioral health technician Certification program teaches the skills you need to provide direct services and support to patients who display patterns of disruptive behavior that requires management and intervention.
Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician Training
Our Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician Program is online by design so you can study at your own pace, wherever and whenever works for you.
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12 Months Full Program Access
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$37,330 Average Annual Salary*
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AAPT and CEHRS Certification Prep
This Could be the Perfect Job for You
The most successful behavioral health 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.
See full job description >>3 Reasons to Complete Your Behavioral Health Technician Certification With CareerStep
Learn valuable job skills.
Our Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Technician program is thorough, comprehensive, and hyper-focused on the specific skills employers require of potential hires.
Get certification-ready.
Our career training provides the knowledge and certification prep materials you need to sit for the AAPT and CEHRS certification exams.
Enjoy 12 months of full access.
With 12 months of full access, you can learn and train without the pressure of rigid schedules and unnecessary deadlines.
1. Start today.
Begin your training right now.
2. Learn your way.
Complete your training on your own terms.
3. Get certification-ready.
Prepare to take valuable certification exams.
Ready to Dive In?
Sign up online now to start the Behavioral and Psychiatric Health Technician program.
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Program Overview
As part of your program, you’ll get end-to-end support, 12 months of full online access, and exceptional certification preparation.
- > 12 Months Full Access
- > Self-Paced Study
- > Anywhere, Anytime Learning
- > 1:1 (Human) Support
What You’ll Learn
Our Behavioral Health Technician program was built to help you learn the necessary, defining, and distinguished skills needed for this career path.
Basics of Pharmacology
Learn the various classifications of drugs and how to administer the most common types of medications.
EHR Standards
Get an introduction to Electronic Health Records through real-world experience using digital healthcare technology.
HIPAA Standards
Review, interpret, and understand the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules to protect your patients’ sensitive information.
Behavioral Psychology
Use science-based methods to interpret motivations and distinguish normal behavior from abnormal behavior.
Get Trained Today.
This program includes training, career support, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees.
$4,099 for full program access
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Payment Plans
We’re flexible and committed to working with you to find affordable down and monthly payments.
MyCAA Funding
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program offers funding for this program for eligible military spouses. This funding can cover a portion of the cost of approved CareerStep courses.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Psychiatric Technicians and Aides” Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed March 26, 2024.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.