MassBay Community College

CU206-300 Behavioral Health Technician I: 

HYBRID COURSE -

Wednesday 6:30 PM -9:30 PM (ONLINE) and

3 Saturdays 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Framingham Campus IN PERSON) , Dates: TBD

Behavioral Health Technician I certificate is designed to train students in how to work inclusively in fields of mental illness and wellness, education, public safety, family and youth development, community and family support. Training for this certificate is divided into three areas of competency.  First students study foundations in human behavior.  Second, they study and participate in intensive de-escalation and social communication training.  Finally, students complete Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification as part of their certificate.  Additional certifications are completed in this training.