Mental Health Technician Certification Curriculum
1. Introduction & Orientation
• Welcome & Overview of the Profession
• How to Get Certified (Preview)
• Important Reminder: Always Document Everything
• First Quiz
2. Infection Control
• Introduction to Infection Control
• Hand Hygiene (2:26 – Preview)
• PPE: Donning and Doffing (9:18 – Preview)
• Safe Injection Techniques (2:08 – Preview)
• Cleaning Medical Instruments (2:49)
• Disinfecting Medical Instruments (2:08)
• Sterilizing Medical Instruments (6:27 – Preview)
• Cleaning the Examination Room (4:26)
• Respiratory Hygiene (1:26 – Preview)
• CDC Transmission-Based Precautions
• Preventing Nosocomial Infections
• Sharps Disposal (2:44)
• Labeling Biohazard Materials
• Handling & Disposing of Biohazard Materials
3. Anatomy & Physiology
• Why Anatomy in Mental Health?
• Anatomy vs. Physiology (Preview)
• Overview of Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Key Anatomical Terminology
• System Modules:
• The Human Body (43:21)
• Chemistry of Life (75:37)
• Respiratory System (72:54)
• Blood (33:48)
• Lymphatic System (32:12)
• Digestive System (30:35)
• Muscular System (58:03)
• Integumentary System (50:42)
• Appendicular Skeleton (76:52)
• Heart (58:29)
• Male Reproductive System (22:01)
• Female Reproductive System (33:13)
• Renal System (66:39)
• Skeleton Coloring Exercise
• Reference Book
4. Medical Terminology
• Introduction (1:27)
• Basics & Components of Medical Terms
• Biological Hierarchy of Organization
• Major Body Systems
• Vital Organs & Functions
• Basic Physiology
• Clinical Relevance
• Milestone Quiz
5. Medical Law & Ethics
• Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare
• Scope of Practice
• Legal Issues Recognition & Response
• CLIA / OSHA / HITECH / HIPAA / GINA
• Compliance Essentials
• Patient Consent & Advanced Directives
• Quiz
6. Professionalism
• Appearance & Demeanor
• Integrity & Respect
• Accountability
• Respect for Diversity
• Empathy in Action
• Constructive Conflict Management
• Active Listening
• Asking Questions to Confirm Understanding
• Clear & Concise Speech
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Business Communication
• Supporting the Care Team
• Professional Boundaries
• Milestone 1
7. Specimen Collection & Diagnostic Testing
• Overview (7:00)
• Preparing for Blood Collection (Adult & Pediatric)
• Venipuncture & Capillary Techniques
• Culture & Smear Collection
• Proper Labeling & Documentation
• CLIA-Waived & Chain-of-Custody Testing
• Vision & Respiratory Tests (3:01)
• Recognizing Abnormal Lab Results
• Specimen Preservation
• Diagnostic Assistance
8. Mental Health Foundations
• Introduction & History
• Mental Health Institutions
• Career Paths & Professions
9. Psychology & Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders (12:11)
• Basic Emotions & Stress
• ADHD (12:12)
• Body Dysmorphia (13:31)
• Narcissism (10:21)
• OCD (15:04)
• Dissociative Identity Disorder (11:22)
• Eating Disorders: Anorexia (14:57) & Binge Eating (14:42)
• Substance Abuse (11:10)
• Antisocial Disorder (9:57)
• Schizophrenia (12:41)
• Dementia Types: Alzheimer’s (9:11), Huntington’s (12:01), Frontotemporal (8:07), Lewy Body (9:13)
• Personality Disorders Overview (2:08)
• Borderline (9:10)
• Paranoid (13:07)
• Schizoid (9:55)
10. Patient Intake & Vital Signs
• Double Patient Identification
• Patient Problem List
• Adult & Pediatric Measurements
• Pediatric Growth Chart
• Measuring & Interpreting Vital Signs
• Oxygen (6:26)
• Pulse (3:07)
• Blood Pressure (5:45)
• Respiratory Rate (3:01)
• Temperature (4:01)
• ABCCS Assessment (5:48)
• OPQRST Pain Assessment (5:50 – Preview)
11. Physical Exams & Procedures
• Room & Patient Prep
• Assisting the Provider
• Surgical Handwashing
• Infection Signs Recognition
12. Medications
• Common Drug Classes
• Medication Handling Laws
• 7 Rights of Medication Administration
• Dosage Calculations
• Oral & Parenteral Administration
• Vaccinations & Equipment Disposal
• Legal Aspects & Patient Instructions
13. Medical Records Management
• Paperwork Collection
• EMR Management
• Immunization Updates
• Medical Records Transfer & Security
• Documentation Standards & Error Reporting
14. Office Reception Duties
• Visitor Greeting
• Emergency Triage
• Demographic Collection
• Call Handling
• Appointment Scheduling
• Lab Result Processing & Patient Notification
• Referral Transmission
15. Medical Office Management
• Office Opening & Closing
• Supply Inventory
• Office Correspondence
• Emergency Response
• Documentation Practices
16. Patient Care Coordination
• Team Roles
• Coordinated Care Delivery
• Patient Education (Self-Exam, Nutrition)
• Informational Materials Prep
17. Billing & Insurance
• Patient Billing & Payments
• Daily Balancing & Deposits
• Collections
• Insurance Verification & Claim Submission
• CMS & Private Payer Management
18. Job Skills & Certification
• MHT Job Responsibilities
• Communication & Empathy
• Certification Process & Exam Prep
Final Milestone Quiz