Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with people diagnosed with a mental illness. Become prepared to sit for the Level 1 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians Certification Exam and obtain an entry-level position as a psychiatric aide or mental health technician.

Professional licensure

Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.