Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings

• 10 - Health and related fields
• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.15 - Mental and social health services and allied professions

51.1502 - Psychiatric/mental health services technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. These programs include courses in mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • mental health care
  • mental health services technician
  • psychiatric services technician

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • infant and toddler mental health services(51.1510)
  • psychiatric nurse(51.3810)
  • psychiatry - residency(61.2401)
  • registered psychiatric nurse(51.3823)
  • suicide prevention(51.1508)