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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction1
Overview of IDPH2
Structure of IDPH3
IDPH Services4
Implementation of Services5
Checkpoint6
Mental Health Technician Overview7
Mental Health Technician Training8
Emergency Medical Technician Overview9
Emergency Medical Technician Training10
Certified Nurses Aide Overview11
Certified Nurses Aide Training12
Certified Medical Assistant Overview13
Certified Medical Assistant Training14
Radiology Technician Overview15
Radiology Technician Training16
Dental Assistant Overview17
Dental Assistant Training18
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Overview19
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Training20
Checkpoint21
WBL Connections22
Statewide Programs23
More Career Pathways24
IDPH in our Communities25
Summary Checkpoint26
Acknowledgments27
Student Feedback28
Section 2
Conclusion30
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Section 1: Mental Health Technician Overview Page 7
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Mental Health Technician (MHT) Overview |
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Assist doctors, nursing, and other medical staff with the care and management of mentally or emotionally impaired patients. Assist residents in their daily living activities, participating in educational and recreational activities, or accompanying them to and from examinations and treatments. Assist others with managing confused or distressed patients.
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Knowledge/Skills Basic Psychology and Human Behavior Therapy and Counseling Customer and Personal Service Comprehend and Deliver Instructions Observation and Critical Thinking Public Safety and Security
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Similar Roles/Titles Mental Health Aide (MHA), Psychiatric Aide, Mental Health Worker (MHW), Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Resident Care Technician |
Typical Work Environments Hospital, Center, Office, Clinic, Community, Home |
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Median Salary ~$37,000 ($15-$22/hour) |
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Iowa's Workforce Capacity 480 |
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Annual Iowa Job Openings 55 |
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