Mental Health Technician

Image shows young female Mental Health Technician holding hands with a senior woman and on sofa

About

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) certification program is designed to prepare students to enter the field of mental health services at the entry-level (minimal education, training and experience).

Students will learn the skills to effectively promote empathy, support and healing through gaining knowledge of mental health diagnosis and care of the whole person. This program is a stepping-stone to other careers in the behavioral health field.

Classes are located on the West Campus of Amarillo College.

Spring 2026 Registration is Open

In-Person Registration Only

 

Registration Requirements

About Registration

Registration is in person—you will be required to bring all necessary documentation, and tuition is due in full at the time of registration.

All listed prerequisites must be completed before you are eligible to register for the Mental Health Technician program.

Required Documents

Complete Complio Screening Process: Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, Immunization Records (see Complio below )

High School Diploma orGED Certificate (Proof of one must be shown at time of registration)

Paid balance of Tuition

Prerequisites

Steps

  1. Meet with Student Coordinator
  2. Complio - Immunizations, Background Check, Drug Screen

The Complio website provides an all-in-one compliance tracking program on one platform. Complio is compatible with Chrome and Firefox browsers only. The average time to process is 5–10 days, but can take longer depending on demand.

  • Criminal Background Check = $48
  • Drug Screen = $32
  • Immunizations = $20

Required Include

Note: All shots must be completed and current to be able to register for these programs.

  1. Tetanus-Diphtheria (May look like TD, TDap, DTap, or DT on a shot record. Must have been given within the last 10 years.)
  2. Measles* (2 doses must be recorded on shot record)
  3. Mumps*
  4. Rubella*
  5. Hepatitis B (3-shot series must be completed)
  6. Chickenpox Titer OR Varicella vaccination
  7. TB Test (Dated within the last 12 months)
  8. Flu shot (seasonal)

*May appear as MMR on shot record and, if so, there must be 2 doses recorded.

  1. High School Diploma or GED is required.
  2. Register – Pay

Program Details

Student Coordinator

Meet with Janice Ramos – Student Coordinator
AC West Campus, Building A, Room 104

Program Length

6 weeks

Days/Times

Classes are held Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30–9:30 PM.

Costs

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Lecture$348.50
Clinicals$240.50
Total$589