Mental Health Technician Course

Self-paced online training designed for beginners ready to start learning behavioral health, patient safety, therapeutic communication, crisis prevention, documentation, and AMCA-aligned topics.

Self-Paced Online Learning

Learn at your own pace with flexible online lessons, quizzes, assignments, and course materials designed for busy students.

AMCA-Aligned Topics

Study key mental health technician topics including patient safety, therapeutic communication, crisis prevention, documentation, and pharmacology basics.

Beginner Friendly Career Prep

Perfect for students starting in behavioral health, mental health support, patient care, or healthcare administration.

About the course

This self-paced Mental Health Technician Certification Course is designed for students who want to begin a career in behavioral health, mental health support, or patient care. Students will learn the role of Mental Health Technician, patient safety, therapeutic communication, crisis prevention, professional boundaries, documentation, common mental health disorders, and basic pharmacology concepts. This course includes 8 chapters, 30 lessons, chapter quizzes, assignments, a final exam, and a Certificate of Completion. Topics are designed to align with AMCA Mental Health Technician certification areas. Perfect for beginners, CNAS, PCAS, caregivers, healthcare students, or anyone ready to start working toward entry-level behavioral health opportunities. Enroll today and start building confidence in mental health care.

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 73 Lessons

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1. Chapter 1: Course Introduction & Role of the Mental Health Technician Free preview
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  Chapter 1 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Welcome to the Mental Health Technician Course
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  Lesson 2: Role and Responsibilities of a Mental Health Technician
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  Lesson 3: Scope of Practice, Professionalism, and Work Expectations
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  Chapter 1 Assignment
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  Chapter 1 Summary
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  Chapter 1 Quiz
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  Chapter 2: Professional Conduct, Ethics & Patient Rights
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  Chapter 2 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Ethical Conduct and Professional Boundaries
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  Lesson 2: Stages of Human Growth and Development
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  Lesson 3: Behavior, Emotions, and Coping Skills
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  Lesson 4: Stress, Trauma, and Mental Health Risk Factors
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  Chapter 2 Assignment
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  Chapter 2 Summary
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  Chapter 2 Quiz
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  Chapter 3: Psychology Basics & Human Development
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  Chapter 3 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Introduction to Psychology
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  Lesson 2: Stages of Human Growth and Development
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  Lesson 3: Behavior, Emotions, and Coping Skills
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  Lesson 4: Stress, Trauma, and Mental Health Risk Factors
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  Chapter 3 Summary
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  Chapter 3 Quiz
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  Chapter 4: Mental Health Disorders & Symptoms
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  Chapter 4 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Anxiety Disorders
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  Lesson 2: Depressive Disorders
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  Lesson 3: Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorders
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  Lesson 4: Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
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  Lesson 5: Personality DISORDERS
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  Lesson 6: Substance Use and Addiction Disorders
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  Chapter 4 Assignment
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  Chapter 4 Summary
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  Chapter 4 Quiz
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  Chapter 5: Therapeutic Communication & Crisis Intervention
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  Chapter 5 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Therapeutic Communication Basics
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  Lesson 2: De-escalation Techniques
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  Lesson 3: Suicide Risk Awareness and Safety Precautions
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  Lesson 4: Crisis Prevention and Emergency Response
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  Chapter 5 Assignment
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  Chapter 5 Summary
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  Chapter 5 Quiz
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  Chapter 6: Mental Health Pharmacology Basics
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  Chapter 6 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Common Mental Health Medication Classes
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  Lesson 2: Routes of Medication Administration
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  Lesson 3: Side Effects and Safety Monitoring
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  Lesson 4: Patient Education and Medication Support
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  Chapter 6 Assignment
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  Chapter 6 Summary
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  Chapter 6 Quiz
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  Chapter 7: Patient Care Skills, Documentation & Charting
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  Chapter 7 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Vital Signs and Patient Observation
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  Lesson 2: Patient Examination and Basic Care Support
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  Lesson 3: Charting and Documentation Basics
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  Lesson 4: First Aid, CPR Awareness, and Safety Skills
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  Chapter 7 Assignment
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  Chapter 7 Summary
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  Chapter 7 Quiz
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  Chapter 8: Practice Settings & Certification Review
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  Chapter 8 Key Terms
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  Lesson 1: Mental Health Facilities and Practice Settings
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  Lesson 2: AMCA-Aligned Course Review
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  Lesson 3: Practice Test Strategies
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  Lesson 4: Final Course Review
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  Chapter 8 Assignment
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  Chapter 8 Summary
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  Chapter 8 Quiz
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  Final Course Exam

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