Professional Certificate

Mental Health Technician
Certification (MHTC)

A Mental Health Technician cares for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities under the supervision of physicians and other healthcare professionals.

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Programme Overview

What Does a Certified Medical Coder and Biller Do?

These professionals play a key role in the healthcare team by supporting patients’ physical and emotional well-being while assisting with treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Common responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring patients physical and emotional well-being
  • Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior or condition to medical staff
  • Assisting with rehabilitation and treatment programs
  • Helping patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities
  • Administering oral or injectable medications as directed
  • Supporting patients during therapeutic activities
  • Following physician and healthcare provider instructions
  • Maintaining a safe, supportive, and compassionate care environment

Certified Mental Health Technicians work in a variety of healthcare settings, including psychiatric hospitals, behavioral health facilities, residential treatment centers, rehabilitation centers, community mental health clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings that provide mental health services.

Why Earn an AMCA Mental Health Technician Certification?

An Mental Health Technician Certification can help you stand out to employers while demonstrating your knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with mental or emotional conditions, monitoring patient well-being, and assisting with treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Benefits of becoming a Certified Medical Coder and Biller include:

  • Validate your professional knowledge and skills 
  • Increase employment opportunities
  • Healthcare certifications
  • Strengthen your resume
  • Demonstrate your commitment to quality patient care
  • Gain confidence entering the behavioral and mental healthcare workforce
  • Earn a nationally accredited credential recognized by employers

Mental Health Technician Exam Information

  • Abbreviation: MHTC
  • Total Number of questions on exam: 75
  • Allotted time for exam: 2 hours
  • Modality available: Online, Paper/Pencil
  • Live Remote Proctoring Available: Yes
  • Cost includes Study Material

Mental Health Technician Exam Competencies

The Mental Health Technician Certification exam evaluates the knowledge expected of a Certified Mental Health Technician in the following areas:

  • Process & Procedure (9%)
  • Psychological Development (57%)
  • Pharmacology (19%)
  • Medical Office/Patient Care Skills (12%)
  • Practice Settings (3%)

Awarding body

Certificate will be awarded by American Medical Certificate Association (AMCA). 

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