Also called: Behavioral Health Technician
Monitors and cares for patients going through withdrawal in a detox unit.
Checks vital signs every few hours, brings fluids and comfort items, and alerts the nurse when someone's withdrawal symptoms get dangerous.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. High school plus on-the-job training; CPR and sometimes CNA certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Human Services, Nursing Assistant.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI monitors can help track vitals, but caring for patients through withdrawal stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Get CPR/BLS certified, then apply to detox and treatment centers for tech openings First: CPR/BLS (one day), a background check and the center's training
Classes: Health science CTE, Biology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2053.
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