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Psychiatric Technicians in The United States
(Técnicos en psiquiatría)
Psychiatric Technicians -- Care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals, following physician instructions and hospital procedures. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral medications and hypodermic injections.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 29-2053.00 |
| Career Interests | SER |
| Minimum education required | (Postsecondary) Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Minimum work experience required | (< 5 years) Less than 5 years |
| Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.24 (moderate growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 76,600 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 86,100 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 7,500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $23,440 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $37,550 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $62,120 |
| Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
| Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical |
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