Psychiatric Technician (PTEC)

PTEC-91 16.5 Units Principles & Practice for Psychiatric Technicians 1

192 hours lecture; 318 hours lab; 510 hours total

Prerequisite: Students must complete the following requirements prior to enrolling in this course: 1) High School Transcript or Equivalent (GED, CHSPE, OR AA/AS or Higher). All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an outside evaluation company. All transcripts and evaluations must be official. 2) Certified Nursing Assistant license. 3) Valid American Heart Association CPR Certification. 4) College Orientation Meeting. 5) Program orientation meeting (once accepted). 6) Pass and submit health requirements before the first day of the semester (via email).

This is the first course in a series of three semesters designed to prepare the student for eligibility for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the State of California. Includes role of the Psychiatric Technician, Nurse/Patient Relationship, Nursing Process and Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Nursing Fundamentals, and Medical/Surgical Nursing.

Transfers to CSU only

PTEC-92 16.5 Units Principles & Practice for Psychiatric Technicians 2

192 hours lecture; 318 hours lab; 510 hours total

Prerequisite: Completion of PTEC-91 with a minimum grade of C.

A course designed to prepare the student for eligibility for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the State of California. Includes Psychopharmacology, Assessment, and Interventions for a Client with Developmental Disabilities, Etiologies, Diseases Associated with Developmental Disabilities through the life span, Teaching and Training using a Developmental Model, Developmental Disabilities, Client's Rights, Tests and Measurements, Normalization, Behavior Modification, Autism, and Case Management.

Transfers to CSU only

PTEC-93 17 Units Principles & Practice for Psychiatric Technicians 3

200 hours lecture; 318 hours lab; 518 hours total

Prerequisite: Completion of PTEC-91 and PTEC-92 with a minimum grade of C.

A course designed to prepare the student to be eligible for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the State of California. Topics include: Role of Psychiatric Technician, Psychopharmacology, Mental Health Nursing I and II, Management of Assaultive Behaviors, Clients Rights, Psychophysiological, Neurotic and Psychotic Disorders, Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Suicide, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Organic Mental Syndrome and Leadership/Supervision.

Transfers to CSU only

PTEC-97 16.5 Units Nursing Science

192 hours lecture; 318 hours lab; 510 hours total

Limitation on Enrollment: 1) MDTP - Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project 2) CTEP - College Tests for English Placement 3) CNA-Current Certified Nursing Assistant 4) High School or Equivalent.

First trimester of three designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the State of California. Nursing Science will present the principles of mental and physical health, the maintenance of health, anatomy and physiology, and an understanding of disease and its treatment. Students will develop the ability to perform basic care activities, with learning experiences in the care of children, adults, and aged patients with medical/surgical conditions.

Transfers to CSU only

PTEC-98 16.5 Units Developmental Disabilities

192 hours lecture; 318 hours lab; 510 hours total

Prerequisite: Completion of PTEC-97 with a minimum grade of C.

Second trimester of three designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the State of California. This course will examine the care of the developmentally disabled by providing learning experience in State Developmental Centers as well as community facilities and continued practice in individual and group work.

Transfers to CSU only

PTEC-99 17 Units Mental Disabilities

200 hours lecture; 318 hours lab; 518 hours total

Prerequisite: Completion of PTEC-98 with a minimum grade of C.

The last of three trimesters designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the State of California.This course will introduce psychological and mental health concepts as they relate to the psychiatric technician profession. The causes, prevention, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders will be examined by providing practice in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, problem-solving, communication, and the use of rehabilitative methods in providing patient care.

Transfers to CSU only