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CIP PROGRAM: 51.1502
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.

Summary: 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 1470 338 -
2021 1325 459 -
2022 1265 478 -
2023 1233 539 -
2024 1081 614 -
Change -16.12% +59.47% -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
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51.1501 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
51.1502 Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
51.1503 Clinical/Medical Social Work.
51.1504 Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
51.1505 Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
51.1506 Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
51.1507 Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
51.1508 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
51.1509 Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
51.1510 Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
51.1511 Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
51.1512 Hospice and Palliative Care.
51.1580 Reserved.
51.1599 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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