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Mental Health Technician: What the Job Involves and How To Get Certified

A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Technician In this role, you’ll support patients in psychiatric and behavioral health settings. Your daily responsibilities will vary, but you could: Along with these tasks, you might assist with therapeutic group discussions, organize education classes and run recreation programs to support patient well-being. In some settings, you may assist with individual therapy sessions. This healthcare professional is distinct from a registered behavior technician. Rather than focus on applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and developmental and behavioral support, you’ll work more broadly across mental health settings to monitor, document and assist with…

Healthcare Careers

Mental Health Technician: What the Job Involves and How To Get Certified

A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Technician In this role, you’ll support patients in psychiatric and…

What Does a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Do? A Career Guide

A medical administrative assistant certification (CMAA) is an accessible entry point into healthcare and a non-clinical role with plenty of…

Can You Work From Home as a Medical Biller?

The Day-to-Day Role of Medical Billing As a medical biller, you’ll be an essential part of the team that…

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Career & Employment

From WIOA to Hired: 2 Successful Student Stories To Get Inspired

A Pivot to a New Path Stephanie Vandermark was enrolled in an RN training program when she realized it…

WIOA Funding Approval: What to Check Before You Apply

MedCerts offers WIOA-eligible training opportunities in healthcare and information technology (IT). If you’re looking for training in a high-demand…

5 Highest Paying WIOA-Approved Healthcare Certifications in 2026

If you’re ready to make a career move, here are the top five high-paying healthcare certifications that are eligible for workforce…

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Student Tips & Resources

How To Manage Exam Anxiety Before Your Certification Test

Set Yourself Up for a Calm Exam Day The days leading up to an exam are not the time…

LinkedIn Profile Tips: How To Build a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Hired After Certification

Write a Headline Recruiters Can Understand Your headline, which appears next to your name and photo, also shows up…

Brain Food: What to Eat to Boost Memory and Focus During Exams

So, what should you eat? These top foods can sharpen your study routine. Fatty Fish Omega-3 fatty acids are…

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