CCC&TI announces upcoming fast track health career courses

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18 Apr 2024


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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has announced several upcoming fast track courses to help local students prepare for jobs in the health care fields, according to a press release from the school.

Following is a list of available courses, start dates and more information:

CCC&TI will offer the online Mental Health Technician program from May 13 to Aug. 9, 2024. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for safe, therapeutic care to patients with mental and behavioral health needs in an effective and ethical manner. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) Level 1 certification exam and qualify for entry-level positions within the special mental/behavioral health care programs. The course covers topics such as patient rights and documentation, trust and communication in health care, safety in the workplace, common psychiatric disorders, and chemical dependency and its effects. Cost for the course is $181 and textbook is $63. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. To apply for scholarships, for more information or to register, visit www.cccti.edu/ContinuingEd or call 828-726-2200 (Caldwell) or 828-297-3811 (Watauga). To read the full story click here.