Review all the program information on the web site.  Read the getting started and frequently asked questions information.

Review your own personal commitments regarding work hours, other family responsibilities, and personal goals.

Review the information on criminal background clearance and determine if this will be an inhibiting factor in completing psychiatric technician education training.

Submit official transcripts for prerequisite courses taken at other colleges to the Evaluations Department at the college. Include a letter requesting the transcript(s) be evaluated for PT program prerequisites. Also request that a copy of the transcript evaluation be sent to you.

Complete college assessment testing to determine placement in college courses.

Schedule an appointment with a counselor to select courses, determine course completion timelines, and schedules at (209) 954-5650.

Complete all prerequisite courses.

Apply to the Psychiatric Technician program during the Online application period for the random selection drawing. The date for the Online application will be posted on the department web page.

Selected students will be notified through their Delta College Student email.

If selected, respond to the email notification to accept or decline your space in the program prior to and no later than the stated deadline.

Enroll in Psychiatric Technician 80 and Psychiatric Technician 81 at your registration date and time.

Complete and submit all clinical requirements as early as possible as but no later than the stated deadline:
• Physical exam
• Immunizations
• Professional level CPR
• Malpractice insurance
• Purchase skills lab kit
• Fees for background check
• Fees for Assessment Testing System

Attend the Welcoming Reception hosted by senior students.

Purchase course syllabi, textbooks, uniforms, etc.

Review schedules for first day and first week of first semester nursing courses.

Attend classes.