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Majors / Psychiatric / Mental Health Services Technician |
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Description |
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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. |
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Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
(Rank
and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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Certificate: |
#121 |
880 |
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Associate's: |
#100 |
1,040 |
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Bachelor's: |
#562 |
94 |
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Graduate Certificate: |
N/A |
0 |
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Master's: |
#713 |
9 |
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Doctorate: |
N/A |
0 |
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First-Professional: |
N/A |
0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate |
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Associate's Degree |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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Graduate-Level Certificate |
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Master's Degree |
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Doctoral Degree |
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First-Professional Degree |
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Interesting Fact |
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Based on the total number of people tested since IQ tests were first devised, women have a slightly higher IQ than men. |
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