This course, offered by our accredited school partners, is a valuable primer for any healthcare professional interested in gaining the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to work in the mental health field. Students will learn how to work comfortably with clients who exhibit both effective and maladaptive behaviors through a holistic view of mental healthcare. The course covers many therapies and treatments for a variety of psychological and psycho-social issues, such as substance abuse, medical illness, developmental disabilities, and the harmful impact of social stressors such as poverty, domestic abuse, and homelessness. The course is ideal for any student wishing to become equipped to be a mental health technician, including but not limited to nurses, case managers, psychiatric technicians, and direct care providers.This program includes a pediatric and geriatric specialization that will give students an advantage when pursuing employment working with mental illness in children and the elderly.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
• Comprehend the history and current trends of mental healthcare
• Identify the characteristics of common psychiatric disorders
• Comprehend legalities related to the mental health office
• Define human behavior and different elements affecting it
• Identify methods for assisting those suffering from loss of life
Mental Health Technician Module 1
Mental Health Care: Past and Present
• History of Mental Healthcare
• Defining Mental Health
• Community Mental Health Care
• Current Mental Health Care
• Inpatient vs. Outpatient Care
• High-risk Populations
• Ethical and Legal Issues
• Values, Rights, and Ethics
• Legal Liability
• Sociocultural Issues
• Culture, Ethnicity, and Religion
• Cultural Assessment
• Theories and Therapies
• Psychoanalytic Therapies
• Cognitive Theory
• Psychobiology
Mental Health Technician Module 2
Therapeutic Skills
• Complementary and Alternative Therapies
• Whole Medical Systems
• Integrative Medicine
• Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy
• Antianxiety Agents
• Medication Education
• Skills and Principles of Mental Health Care
• Components of Behavior
• Setting Limits
• Mental Health Assessment Skills
• Mental Health Treatment Plan
• Holistic Nursing Assessment
• Therapeutic Communication
• Theories and Types of Communication
• Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
• Therapeutic Relationship
• Therapeutic Use of Self
• Therapeutic Environment
Mental Health Technician Module 3
Problems Through the Life Cycle
• Problems of Childhood
• ADHD
• Conduct Disorders
• Problems of Adolescence
• Behavioral Disorders
• Chemical Dependency
• Problems of Adulthood
• Personal Identity
• Developing Coping Skills
• Problems of Late Adulthood
• Finances
• Drug Abuse
• Geriatric Nursing Care
• Cognitive Impairment
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Confusion
• Delirium
• Dementia
Mental Health Technician Module 4
Anxiety and Depression
• Managing Anxiety
• Normal Anxiety
• Phobic Behaviors
• Obsessive-compulsivity
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Illness
• Hospitalization
• Denial During Illness
• Discharge Planning
• Loss and Grief
• Good Death
• Unresolved Grief
• Stages of Grieving Process
• Depression
• Depressive Episode vs. Disorder
• Seasonal Effective Disorder
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Mood Disorders
Mental Health Technician Module 5
Eating, Sleeping and Aggression Disorders
• Physical Problems, Psychological Sources
• Physiological Stress Response
• Conversion Disorders vs. Somatization Disorders
• Hypochondria
• Eating Disorders
• Sleeping Disorders
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia
• Functions of Sleep
• Dissociative Disorders
• Self-concept
• Multiple Personality Disorder
• Anger
• Aggression
• Stages of the Assault Cycle
• Coping with Anger
• Aggression Theories
Mental Health Technician Module 6
Outward and Inward-Focused Emotions
• Outward-focused Emotions
• Dysfunctional Family
• Abuse During Pregnancy
• Rape-trauma Syndrome
• Special Assessments for Suspected Victims
• Developing Self-awareness
• Violence
• Inward-focused Emotions
• Suicidal Behaviors
• Self-protective Behavioral Response
• Suicide Through Each Life Cycle
• Substance-related Disorders
• Chemical Dependency in Different Age Groups
• Abused Substances
• Consequences of Abuse
• Addiction
• Relapse
• Inhalants
• Sexual Disorders
• Psychosexual Problems
• Modes of Sexual Expression
• Sexual Addiction
• HIV/AIDS
Mental Health Technician Module 7
Personality Disorders and Schizophrenia
• Personality Disorders
• Continuum of Social Responses
• Dual Diagnosis
• Schizophrenia
• Subtypes of Schizophrenia
• Continuum of Neurobiological Responses
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Psychoses
• Chronic Mental Health Disorders
• Effect of Deinstitutionalization
• Basic Interventions for Disorders
• HIV/AIDS and Mental Illness
• Challenges for the Future
• Old vs. New Homeless Person
• Right of Self-Determination
• Coping with Information Overload
• Americans with Disabilities Act
Mental Health Technician Module 8
Pediatric
• The medical assistant's role in a pediatric specialty office
• Age-related physical and developmental factors for children
• How to assist in procedures performed in the pediatric specialty office
• Common childhood diseases and disorders
Mental Health Technician Module 9
Geriatric
• The medical assistant's role in the geriatric office
• Physical changes that take place during aging
• Psychological aspects of aging
• The social components of the aging process
• Nutritional needs and challenges associated with aging
• Various cultural views of the elderly in society
Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
Module 1: Healthcare Fundamentals
• The History of Healthcare
• Healthcare Etiquette
• Professional Situations and Applications
Module 2: Communication in Healthcare
• Healthcare Teams
• Team Success
• Champions
Module 3: Medical Documentation and Record Keeping: HIPAA
• Use and Disclosure
• Real Life Scenarios
• HIPAA Laws, Policies, and Requirements
Module 4: OSHA Infection Control Compliance
• Introduction to Infection Control
• Personal Protection
• Protection of the Office Environment
• Instruments, Specialized Equipment & Laboratory Specimens
• Infectious Patients & Healthcare Workers
• Waste Management Plan
• Chemical Disinfection
• Heat Sterilization
• Exposure Control
• General Safety Standards
• Employee Training
• OSHA'S Required Records
Module 5: Medical Terminology
• Word Structure
• Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix
• Organization of the Body
• Diagnostic Testing and Radiology
Module 6: Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology Basics
• Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems
• Blood and the Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
• Nervous and Sensory Systems
Module 7: Office Practice and Procedure
• The Health Record
• Reception and Daily Operations
• Billing and Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Basics
• Claims
• Accounts, Collections, and Banking
Module 8: Mental Health Care
• An Overview of Mental Health
• Common Mental Health Disorders
• Mental Health Treatments
• Supporting Persons Living with Mental Illness
Module 9: Psychological Development
• Theories and Therapies
• Complementary and Alternative Therapies
• Problems of Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, and Late Adulthood
• Cognitive Impairment
Module 10: Disorders and Pharmacology
• Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy
• Managing Anxiety
• Illness and Hospitalization
• Loss and Grief
• Depression and Other Mood Disorders
• Physical Problems and Psychological Sources
• Eating and Sleeping Disorders
• Dissociative Disorders
• Anger and Aggression
• Violence
• Suicide
• Substance-Related Disorders
• Sexual Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses
• Chronic Mental Health Disorders
Module 11 - Pediatrics
• Common Conditions in the Pediatric Population
• Communicating with Pediatric Patients and Parents
• Age-Related Development
Module 12 - Geriatrics
• Overview of Aging
• Basic Skills for Geriatric Caregivers
• Communicating with the Older Adult
• Meeting Safety Needs of the Older Adult
• Roles and Relationships
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
Upon successful completion of our Mental Health Technician course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in a mental health setting and will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT).
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
Mental Health Technician with Pediatric & Geriatric Specialization FAQs
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1-855-201-6910.
Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.
Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact
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To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.
Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.
No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.
We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact
form, or toll free at
1-855-201-6910.
Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.
Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.
Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.
Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.
If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
We strive to provide a fully online experience for students however some of our training courses include physical materials or equipment. Courses that have materials shipped directly to students will be shipped within 7 business days of registration. Some training courses have material for different sections and these courses may require multiple shipments as you completed stages of your course.
Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at
helpdesk@worldeducation.net.
Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.
Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.