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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.

Psychiatric Technician

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11–12 mo full-time · 1376 clock hours. VTW-PROGRAMS-BLS-V1 #9775 (Dr. F 2026-09-25: build missing programs, tie to BLS). Exam fee is an estimate - verify with the certifying body before print.

Core curriculum

Mental health conditions and treatmenttherapeutic communicationcrisis prevention and de-escalationpatient care, safety and medicationsdevelopmental disabilities care. Licensure states (CA, CO, KS, AR) require a board-approved program.

Course & assessment plan

9 courses · 1,376 clock hours · tuition ~~$13,225~~ FREE* (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

Credential	Type	Issuing body
Licensed Psychiatric Technician	State license	State psychiatric technician boards (CA BVNPT, CO, KS, AR)
Mental Health Technician Certification	Industry certification	American Medical Certification Association

Career poster

Pay, jobs and growth on the poster come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 data). Tuition terms are the live offer; see tuition.

Universal core (all programs)

Module	Hours

Stackable pathways

Care Continuum: Day Care / Child Care Provider → Nursing Assistant (CNA) → Gerontology / Elder Care Aide → Practical Nursing (LPN) → Psychiatric Technician