Comprehensive Physical and Behavioral Care

The Mental Health Technician and Patient Care Technician combination program offers an exceptional value for students who want to build a comprehensive healthcare career spanning both behavioral health and direct patient care.

Healthcare is increasingly recognizing that physical health and mental health are deeply connected. Facilities are actively seeking professionals who are equipped to handle both. While a Patient Care Technician focuses on vital signs, mobility, personal care, and basic clinical procedures like EKGs and phlebotomy, a Mental Health Technician brings specialized knowledge in crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and behavioral health conditions.

Graduates with both certifications are uniquely positioned for roles in psychiatric hospitals, behavioral health units within general hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and community mental health centers. In these environments, patients require comprehensive support—they need professionals who can take their vitals and assist with daily living, while also understanding their behavioral health diagnoses and providing appropriate therapeutic support. This dual credential significantly increases your employability, versatility, and earning potential.

What’s Included

• Mental Health Technician Certification Program — 250-clock-hour comprehensive curriculum covering DSM-5 diagnostic categories, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, and professional ethics
• Patient Care Technician Certification Program — Complete training in vital signs, patient mobility, personal care, infection control, EKG basics, phlebotomy fundamentals, and clinical documentation
• Two nationally aligned certification exams included in tuition
• Access to the PCT Institute Job Portal — exclusive employment listings through our partner network
• Dedicated instructor support for both programs
• Optional Zoom tutoring sessions with experienced healthcare professionals

Program Details

• Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced
• Duration: Students have up to 6 months to complete both programs
• Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age. No prior healthcare experience required.
• Certifications: Both national certification exams included in tuition