Psychiatric Technician, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Psychiatric Technician program, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for eligibility to take the State of California examination for licensure. As a licensed Psychiatric Technician, the student demonstrates his or her ability to practice in a variety of health care settings providing patient care within the parameters of the Psychiatric Technician scope of practice. NOTE: Please refer to Special Admission Requirement information in the current catalog.

Minimum Units Required: 41

Recommended Sequence:

Prerequisites:

Units

BIOL 031

Human Anatomy

4

 

or

 

BIOL 033

Anatomy & Physiology

6

H S 036

Medical Terminology and Speech

3

FCS 019/
H S 019

Human Development

3

PSYCH 001

Introduction to Psychology

3

First Semester

P T 001/
VOC NUR 001

Foundations of Nursing

8.5

P T 002/
VOC NUR 002

Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing

8.5

Second Semester

P T 082

Psychiatric Technician Nursing

8

Third Semester

P T 083

Advanced Psychiatric Technician Nursing

4.5

P T 084

Developmental Disabilities Nursing

6

P T 085

Advanced Developmental Disabilities Nursing

5.5

NOTE: Please refer to Special Admission Requirement information in the current catalog.

Minimum Units 41

One Level Up

Health Sciences Division Certificate Programs