Behavioral and Mental Health Technician Requirements

Hy-Flex Associate Degree Program

Curriculum

Behavioral and Mental Health Technician (Fall Start), AAS
 
 

Admission Criteria

Two of the following:
  • HS GPA: 2.0
  • GED: Sub-scores ≥ 145
  • ACT: 18
  • SAT: 960
  • College GPA: 2.0 – Based on 9+ credits.
Students not meeting two of the above criteria are required to take the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER:
  • Quantitative reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS): 210
  • Writing: 230

Additional Program Requirements

color bar

Background Check and Drug Screen

A background check is required before program classes start. Drug screens may be required for healthcare students if a clinical affiliate has that requirement. See Health Handbook for details.

SEE BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION

color bar

Uniforms

Scrubs, an STC polo or an employer-specified uniform may required for the clinical component of this program.

color bar

Technology Requirements

Southeast Technical College's Behavioral and Mental Health Technician program is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech I.T. Support Center.

VIEW BYOL DETAILS

Immunizations

This program requires additional immunizations. Please see additional details.

Many of the Southeast Technical College health programs require students to complete clinical or preceptor hours working at an approved medical facility (the “Facility”) under the direction of either a Southeast Technical College faculty member or licensed medical staff of the Facility.  The Facilities are all independent institutions. Each Facility establishes the requirements for students to participate in either a clinical or a preceptor rotation at the Facility.  To provide clinical/preceptor opportunities for students, Southeast Technical College must comply with the Facilities' requirements and provide proof of adherence to Facility requirements.

Facilities require students to obtain certain vaccinations, including but not limited to influenza and COVID-19, before entering the Facility and participating in a clinical or preceptor rotation. Therefore, Southeast Technical College must obtain and have on file proof of the required vaccinations before a student is assigned to attend a clinical or preceptor rotation.

The Facilities allow students a medical exemption from the various vaccination requirements to enter the Facility and participate in their clinical or preceptor rotation. 

Students in need of an exemption from any vaccination(s) requirements due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief must submit a completed Request for Accommodation form via the myTech website as soon as possible after vaccination deadlines have been announced.  Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. Approval is not guaranteed.

Individuals with an approved exemption will be required to comply with other preventative requirements as specified in the exemption approval and as may be updated by later notification and/or posting of requirements. 

Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.