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Psychiatric Technician

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AVG. SALARY

$39,970

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Skills Needed

Basic Skills

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Transferable Skills

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High level of skill required

  • Collecting and recording medical information
  • Giving injections, drugs, and other medications
  • Providing health care support services
  • Treating physical or mental problems
  • Working as a member of a health services team

Medium level of skill required

  • Following spoken instructions
  • Helping people understand health care instructions

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Workplace Skills

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Medium level of skill required

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